Humanitarian Medal

We are but a few of the Survivors of the 1977-1980 Enewetak Atoll Atomic Debris Cleanup Mission in the Marshall Islands.

Our Original Mission was to relocate and entomb radioactive fallout and debris from the surface of the islands of Enewetak Atoll so the dri-Enewetak Islanders could return to their beautiful homeland of 40 Islands in the Marshall Islands.

We accomplished our Humanitarian Mission in 1980. Some of us have health challenges related to cleaning up radiation produced by 43 atomic bombs tested in the Pacific Proving Grounds during the Cold War’s Atomic Test Program. Some of us have died.

Here is a reprint of his article retyped word-for-word including the old spelling of Enewetak (Eniwetok):

“Alexandria Va. – More than 3,000 soldiers are eligible to receive the Humanitarian Service Medal for their participation in the cleanup operation on Eniwetok Atoll, the Pacific site of earlier U.S. atomic tests.

Military Personnel Center officials said the following lists should contain the names of all soldiers who qualify for the HSM for the Eniwetok operation.

The Defense Nuclear Agency was responsible for the cleanup and was the agency that approved award of the HSM to all participants. Soldiers who have questions concerning their eligibility for the medal for that operation should address their inquiries through command channels to: Hq, Defense Nuclear Agency, Washington, D.C. 20305.

Criteria for the HSM for the Eniwetok operation include direct, meritorious participation for at least 24 continuous hours between Jan. 24, 1977, and April 15, 1980, the official end of the cleanup. The following list contains a separate section showing soldiers, assigned to DNA in most cases, who are eligible for the HSM.”

[gfb3 note: The list on this web page is a combined alphabetized list of 2,696 Army personnel approved to receive the Humanitarian Medal. Unless noted otherwise, Army personnel listed are assumed to be assigned or attached to the 84th Engineer Battalion. Army personnel assigned to the Defense Nuclear Agency are noted with “DNA” behind their names. Name spelling corrections will be noted in brakets.]

“Names of the Army people to receive the HSM for Eniwetok are:”

Abbaticcho Thomas D

Abbott James T

Abelon Albert P

Abraham James W

Abraham Willie T

Acevedo Jorge I

Acfalle Anthony

Ackley Mark A

Acosta Edmundo J

Adami Amil N

Adams Brian H

Adams Charles L

Adams Edward E

Adams Houston H

Adams Larrie D

Adams Ronald R

Adams William L

Adcock Bobby R

Adolph Gary

Agnew Gary L

Agpaoa Homer R

Aguilar Jose M

Aguon David I

Ahern James E

Aiguier James L

Aker Edward C

Akers Donell J

Akers Richard D

Aki Manuel K

Akuna Patrick K

Albert William

Albright Kenneth F – DNA

Alcanter Angel

Ale Thomas E

Alexander Daniel S

Alexander Dennis W

Alexander George

Alexander Ralph E

Alford Fredrick

Alford Michael G

Allen Marlin K

Allen Micheal S

Allen Robert A

Altier Alex

Alvarado Joe M

Amaral John V

Anders Charles J

Anderson Andero

Anderson Candy – DNA

Anderson Gerald T

Anderson Keith M

Anderson Marcus

Anderson Ralph

Anderson Steven L

Anderson Steven M

Andrews Billy R

Andrews George M – DNA

Andrews Jerry D

Andrews John H – DNA

Androl James E

Anglin Stophen P

Anton Richard A

Aola George H

Apo Douglas K

Aponte Manuel

Applebee Steven J – DNA

Applegate Stephen A

Appling William A

Arbogast Micheal S

Argento Christophe

Arhur Earl L – DNA

Armitage Jim R

Armstead Tony D

Armstrong Robert P

Armstrong Wilbert D

Arnell Donald

Arredondo Raul C

Arrindell Jaison

Arvizu Richard A

Asbury James B Jr

Ash Robert L

Ash Samuel B

Ashburn Charles B

Atkinson Phillip M

Atwell Thomas G

Auriemma Albert A

Avila Lorenzo D

Aytch Earnest J

Babcock Richard L

Bacote Robert R – DNA

Baeb David – DNA

Baenen John J

Baidwin Thomas E

Bailey Clay A

Bailey E J

Bailey Kennth B

Bailey Larry D

Bailey Robert A

Bailey Vincent H

Bain Richard M

Bainbridge William G – DNA

Baity Barry S

Baken Paul

Baker David W

Baker Donald C

Baker Eric A

Baker James O

Baker Robert V

Baker Thomas L

Bales Randall J

Balladeo Edgardo E

Ballard Robert L

Bally Frank J

Banayat Peter A

Bandel Raymond L – DNA

Barber David L

Barber Preston W – DNA

Barbour Charles L

Barckely Michael I

Barker Charles W

Barlett Kevin B

Barnard Raymond G

Barnes Darrel P

Barnes Michael L

Barnett David L

Barnett Harlan T

Barnhart Dane J Jr

Barnstable David P

Barone Ercole M – DNA

Barrall Robert J

Barrera Rufus

Barrett Richard J

Barron James J

Barron Larry R

Barron Thomas R

Barron William G

Barth Garry R – DNA

Bartlebaugh Gary A

Bartolome George M – DNA

Barton Alan P

Baskins Leland L

Bass Keith R

Bast Peter H

Bates Jr Robert E

Bates Robert M

Bates Vern F

Batts Ronald D

Batzel Kenneth F

Bauchspies Robert W – DNA

Baudendistel Jeffrey

Baugh Leon

Bautista Raymond E

Beacon Joseph W

Beagle Clifford A

Beam Thomas C

Bean Jeffrey D

Beard Mark R

Beck Allen N

Becker David S

Begley Michael E

Begtrup Robert O

Behrens Jon S

Beil Raymond G

Beiter Richard H – DNA

Bell Thomas A

Bellamy James A

Belong Zaldy D

Beltran Raymond D

Benckendorf Scott

Benjamin Michael A

Bennett Bernard T – DNA

Bennett Lawrence E

Bennett Paul H

Bennick Earl D

Benoit Edward F

Berestecky Robert L

Bergeron Joseph

Bergevin Ford B

Bergof Joseph F

Bergstrom Douglas C

Bermudez Joseph

Bernier Berton

Berrigan Donald W

Berrios Rafael

Berry David W

Berry Jerry L

Berry Kenneth L

Bertagnoli John R

Bertrand Kenneth W

Berzley Jack H

Bethea William C

Bethman Robert

Betts Donald J

Beyer Gary L

Beynon Raymond L

Bifulco Frank P

Billue Charles

Birch Arthur H

Birchfield Walter D

Bird Chris

Birdsong John W

Birtcil Robert A

Bishop Duane D

Bishop Gary P

Bishop Gregory M

Black Norman

Blackburn John L Jr

Blackwell John R

Blake Benjamin J

Blake Michael W

Blake Stephen D

Blakeman Rodney D

Bland Richard Jr

Bland Thomas M

Blas Edward J

Blewster James C

Blom Rick M

Blosser Roy E

Blount Nathaniel

Blunt Everett

Boach Figueroa

Boardman John S

Bober Arthur H – DNA

Bochinski David J

Bodkin Barry L

Bodnar James D

Boice Edward Jr

Bolduc Kenneth R

Bolton Girard F

Bombard David

Bonawitz Bernard J

Bonds Edward

Bone James A

Bonilla Victor M

Bonneau Stephen D

Bonnett Orbie F

Boortz Geraid L

Booten Patrick

Bootle Doyle

Boraca Yuji

Boren Richard M

Bores Paul A

Borneo Anthony D

Borras Arleen A

Borrello Ronald A

Bosma Phillip H

Boudreaux Gregory J

Bourne Robert L

Bovee Marshall C

Bowman Andrew K

Bowyer Ralph E – DNA

Boyd Eullis

Boyd James R – DNA

Boyd Jerry L

Boyd Michael L

Boyd Odeville

Boyer Ralph E Jr

Boyer William R

Boyette Lee H

Boyle Martin A

Boyman Brain J

Bradbury Mark R

Bradshaw Milton

Brand Robert E

Branson William W

Brantley Randy E

Brasch Thomas A

Bravo Benjamin V

Brawdy Roy J

Brayan Ramon A

Bresell Ronald R – DNA

Breslin Frederick – DNA

Breslin Micheal V

Brett Frank – DNA

Brewer Jesse C

Brewer Robert G

Brewer Thomas K

Brewington Ernest

Bridge Steven A

Bridges Jimmy E

Briggs Joseph – DNA

Briggs Maurice R

Briggs Thomas M

Briscoe Lee H

Bristol Glen

Britt Kenneth D – DNA

Britton Johnny L – DNA

Britton Lee E

Britz Albert R

Brock Roy L

Brons Russell C

Brooks Jerry L

Brooks Linwood L

Brooks Ronald L

Brorson Greg W

Brorwn Charles

Brothers James A

Brothers Mark W

Browder Roy L

Brown Albert

Brown Andrew M

Brown Chris

Brown Darren R

Brown David A

Brown Dennis A

Brown Douglas – DNA

Brown Frank E

Brown Gary L

Brown James A

Brown James E

Brown Jerome R

Brown K L – DNA

Brown Kenneth Jr

Brown Mark R

Brown Maurice D

Brown Michael T

Brown Morris

Brown Nathaniel

Brown Phillip A

Brown Richard F

Brown Ronald R

Brown Steven K

Brown Steven W

Brown Willie C

Brownell Kenneth A

Brule Michael A

Bruno Victor Jr

Brunton Robert E

Bryan Johnny D

Bryant George T

Bryant Kenneth E

Bryant Maurice Jr

Bryant Thomas E

Bryant Tyrone

Bryson Jack M – DNA

Buchanan Richard L

Buck Larry J

Buelna Daniel A

Bufford Kenneth W

Bundy Kelly W

Bunn Larry A

Bunting Tony D

Buotte Thomas P

Burch Freddie Jr

Burcham Charles L

Burgess Walter D

Burghardt David L

Burke John E

Burkhardt Thomas E

Burnett Carl M

Burns Robert E

Burns Roger D

Burns Timothy W

Burnside Boyce

Burriel Jose S

Busch Richard F ll – DNA

Busck Albert – DNA

Bush David A

Bushover Gary E

Bussey Gary E

Bussey James O

Buswell Arthur T – DNA

Butcher Oliver E

Butcher Oliver T

Butler Chester M

Butler Eduardo V

Butler Iganatius W – DNA

Butler John H

Butner Robert K

Butt Lee J

Butterfield Bryan K

Button John M

Butts David L

Butts John O

Buyatt Mark C

Buziak William R

Buzzard James E

Byers Ames N

Bynes Johnnie Jr

Byrd Nezzar P

Cabarrus Jeffery

Cabera Enrigue

Cafaro Daniel N

Cain Harold T

Cain Morton G

Cain Robert A

Calamita Dennis M

Call Terry G

Calloway Richard T

Calmes James G

Calvey John M – DNA

Campbell Albert J – DNA

Campbell Earl D

Campbell Harold T

Campbell Molvin W

Cannon Isaac

Cantrell Darrell W

Cantu Gilberto

Caples Larry J

Cardinal Bruce F

Cardona Paul V

Cardone Carl T

Careaga David M

Carey John F

Caris John R

Carison Paul

Carman James E Jr

Carmoay Daniel R

Carney Carl A

Carpenter Chris

Carpenter John C

Carpenter Lamar

Carpentier Darell E

Carpo Paul F

Carr Kenneth R

Carr Kevin A

Carr Rodney G

Carrera Carlos J

Carrera Rodney G

Carrig George M

Carroll Roy E

Carson Ernest

Cartagena Malave C

Carter Alfred A – DNA

Carter James C

Carter Keith

Carter Keith E

Carter Mitcheal G

Carter William G

Cartwright Philip P

Case George W – DNA

Casey Leonard L

Cashen Chris L

Casill James P

Cassel Craig S

Castle Arthur J

Castle Jack R

Castro Angel J

Cataldo Joseph E

Cathey Edward J

Caves John T Jr

Celestial Robert N

Cerge Lawrenc

Cervantes Ricardo E

Chadwell Michael G

Chadwick Richard T

Chalmers James J

Chambers Martin Jr

Chandler Donald J

Chandler Harry T

Chaney Johnny L

Chant Robert J – DNA

Charfauros Michael R

Chargois Edward L

Charity Donald D

Charles Revnold

Charm Jack

Chastain James R

Chavez Joseph

Chechele Michael L

Cherrix Gary

Cherry Robert N – DNA

Chesnak John R

Chessher Davis E

Chest David J

Chevis Ivory Jr

Chew Joseph D

Childers Michael

Chinen Paul – DNA

Chisholm Roderick A

Choate David L

Christianson Gary A

Chumley Mike L

Chun Terence J

Church Greg K

Cisroros Daniel J

Claiberne Kenneth J

Clair Donald A

Clair Jerry S

Clark David

Clark Davis – DNA

Clark Dorrance E

Clark Larry D

Clark Lee H

Clark Leoliver

Clark Norman L

Clark Ronnie L

Clark Timothy D

Clatterbuck John A

Clayton Douglas W

Claytor Justin A

Cleator John D

Cleghorn Dennis G

Clem James E

Clement Richard E

Clements Roger N

Clift Rolland B

Clifton Donald L

Clinton Timothy Q

Cloutier Philip N

Coates Larry J

Cobey Michael

Cochran Steven A

Coco Pedro

Coffman Raymond J

Cole Richard L

Colegrove James F

Coleman Donald S

Coleman Louis

Coles Dana E

Coley Otha L

Colin Y Alfred

Collins Danny

Collins Michael J

Collins Walter

Collo Lloyd G Jr – DNA

Colon Jose A

Colquitt Joe

Colthart Thomas M

Combs Thomas W

Commander Frank

Concelman Timothy F

Concepcion Augustine

Conger John W

Coning Eldon C

Connelly Raymond

Connelly William A

Conners Bradley

Connor Paul L

Conrad Gary E

Conrad Ralph R

Conroy Charles A

Conroy Edward F

Conroy Michael – DNA

Contemprato Roberto

Contratto Robert E

Cook Anthony

Cook Bille R – DNA

Cook John D

Cook Rodney L

Cook William R

Cooper Jonathan – DNA

Cooper Michael A

Cooper Michael D

Coppernoll Matthew A

Corbett Woodrow

Cormier John J

Cornell Burton B

Cornett Hershel W

Corrigan William P

Corris Michael S

Cosby Milton L

Cosgrove William C – DNA

Cote Alan R

Cote Gerard A

Cotton John W

Cottrill Charles G

Couch James D

Coulombe Marc P

Courtney Mark W

Covar Charles E

Cove Antonio E

Cox Charles B

Cox Dale L

Cox Harold E

Coyne Clinton F

Cozzlino Charles W

Crabtree David D

Cramer Gregory R

Cratty Mark A

Cravener John C

Cravens Danal L

Crawford Douglas M – DNA

Crawford Garnett

Crawford Michael E

Cressell Arnold E

Crews Alton E

Crisman Bernard

Crockett Brian D

Cross Richard G

Croteau Ronald P

Crounse Frank E

Crowe Robert T

Cruise Darrell E

Cruz Juan A

Cuadra Gregory J

Cuadrado Velazquez

Cuffee Richard

Culbertson Randal J

Culpepper Bobby R

Cummings Henry

Cummings Phillip A

Cummings Richard D

Cunningham Willie Jr

Cupps Timothy M

Curles Lawrence J

Curnett Alan R

Curtis David L

Custer Eric L

Custer Russell J

Cutlip Stanley E

Czarnecki Victor J

D’Amico Gregory A

Dager Michael V

Daily Curtis E

Daily John F

Dalls Jimmy R

Damuth Dennis L

Daniel Harry B

Daniels Jere A – DNA

Daniels Jesse L

Daniels Theodore G

Danley Danny

Danza Lawrence

Darby Johnny

Darby Nathan

Darienzo Carl P

Darvey Richard F

Daugherty James D

Dauncey Larry F

David Robert E

Davidson Thomas E

Davila Jose

Davis Bobbie

Davis Carlton

Davis Danna L

Davis Donald R

Davis Ernet T

Davis George D

Davis Jacob

Davis Jay M

Davis John

Davis Juan F

Davis Richard E

Davis Richard F

Davisd Thomas A

Dawson James J

Day Charles E – DNA

Day Harold J

Deagon Brian L – DNA

Dean Jeffery A

Dean Julia A – DNA

Dean Scott E

Deardorff Johnny R

Deaton Ervin

Deavila Jerry J

DeCena Larry F

DeDijer Peter A

Deemer Ivin R

Degeneffe Delano E – DNA

DeGraff Howard A

DeJaegher Robert M

DeJesus Antonio J

Deka David J

Del Castillo Emillio

Dela Cruz Guillermo

Delacruz Ramon B

Delacruz Wilfred G

DeLaire Victor

Deleon Luis E

Delevega Edward R – DNA

Delgado Victor

Delvalle Ismael Jr

Demers Charles F

DeMill Rickey D

Deninger Micheal W

Denning David B

Denny John W Jr

DeNoyer Donald K

Derricott Robert L

Deschryuer James E

Desilets Serge

Desjardins William P

Devault Joseph W

Devereux Roy L

Devers Jimmy J

Devis Thomas W

Dew Eddie J

Dewall David A

Di Filippo Julio L

Dibble John E

Dick Frederick

Dickinson Don M – DNA

Dickinson Jeffrey A

Diggs Wendell K

Digrazia John E Jr – DNA

Dillon James H

Dimerson Lenny R

Dishaw James D

Dittman William A

Diveley Edward L

Dixon Donald W

Dixon Herbert E

Dobesh Robert E

Dodd David J

Dodd Edwin N – DNA

Dodson Kelcy M

Doherty Richard E

Doiron Gerald F

Doly Charles W

Domingue Harold R

Donahue Michael D

Donald Steven K

Donovan Edward W

Dooley Carleton S

Dorn Ronald H

Dorsey John L

Dorsey Robert

Doss Ronald L

Dossche Daniel J

Douglas Arthus L

Douglas Eddie H

Dowd Kerry S

Drago James W

Drapala Edward J

Drennan Robert D

Drury Jenkins P

Dubose Ishmun D

Dubose Michael E

Dubuc Scott

Duckenfield John S

Ducote Aaron J

Duenas Alfredo

Duffy David

Dumond Edward W

Dunbar Richard D

Duncan George M

Dungca Walter V

Dunlap Howard E

Dunn Earl V

Dunn Tom A

Durel Donald E

Duren Kinzy D Jr

Duzan Brad M

Dyer Richard J

Dymond Roy V

Eary George D

Easterly Lester P – DNA

Eastin Ivan

Eastman John C

Easton George W

Ebert Kenneth P

Eberts Randall G

Ebisu Kenneth T

Eby Clifford J

Edwards Audie S

Edwards James B – DNA

Edwards Robert K

Ehlenbach Thomas M

Ehmke Rick L

Elde Stephen E

Elder Robert P

Elliott Joseph M

Elliott Reginald D

Ellis Gerald L

Ellis John

Ellis Kim J

Elzy Karl R

Engel Scott G

English Sammy L

Enriquez Cesar P

Enriquez Henry

Epps Litton B

Erickson Albert J – DNA

Erickson Richard J – DNA

Ernzen James J

Esancy Frank J Jr

Esco Hugh R Jr – DNA

Eskey Michael J

Essia John D

Esta Melecio

Estes James H

Etsell Stephen C

Evans Alfozo L

Evans Charles J

Evans Joseph C

Evans Marvin

Evans Nelson W

Evans Peter W

Evans Richard T

Evans Richie

Everett Wayne L

Everhart Robert J

Evers Dale J

Evers Kimberly C

Everson Mark A

Faagau Mati A

Faaituala Saifoloi

Fafard George

Faleafine Komiko

Fanelli Frank F

Farfan Agustin S

Farr Stephen J

Faulkner Frank

Faust Meade A

Faust Ronald C

Fawson Dennis

Fedraw Ronald H

Fehrenback Richard H

Felix Edward L

Fell John

Fellows Mark V

Fenwick Raymond T

Ferguson Kenneth W – DNA

Ferguson King I

Fernandez Alvin

Fernandez Francisco

Ferrer Israel

Fetui Faaaoga A

Field Ronald L

Field Steve A

Finister Charles L

Finlay Danny P – DNA

Fischer Edward

Fishburne James

Fisher Isaiah Jr

Fleming Dale G

Fleming Edward S

Fleming Ronald D

Fletcher Thomas E

Flick Bette A – DNA

Flint Randolph A – DNA

Flores Bacilio G

Flores John P

Florina Demetrio

Flowers Sam Jr

Foland James M

Folk James B

Folmar Willie C

Fonville Edward L

Forbes Alfred

Forbes Keith

Ford Charles E – DNA

Ford Dennis

Ford Richard P

Forrest William A

Forrestes John W – DNA

Fosdick Walter L

Foster Anthony W

Foster Craig W – DNA

Foster Larry

Foster Michael L

Foster Michael R

Foster Richard C

Fotovich Lawrence A

Foulk William C

Foutch Virgil J

Fowler Marc T

Fowler Robben T

Fox McCuen

Fox Robert A

Foxworth Raymond S

Frager John W

Frakes Hoy E

Franco Antonio M

Frank David

Franks Simuel M

Frase Bruce W

Fraser Thomas H

Frazee Edward L

Frazier Danny R

Frazier Robert L

Freeman Albert S

Freeman Charles H

Fregoe Gregory C

Frezell Thomas L

Friday Kenneth L

Fritz John S

Frost Carl J

Fruhwirth Michael J

Fryson Sylvestere

Fujiyoshi Yoshinobu

Fuller Eugene C

Funk Charles W

Fura Christop P

Galima Randy A

Gall William

Gallagher James L

Gallagher William

Gallerane Mark G

Gallets Stephen M

Galligan Kevin T

Gamin Jesse

Gange Thomas R

Gannon James F

Garber James R

Garcia Fernanado

Garcia Jesus J

Garner Gerald G – DNA

Garrett Michael

Garrett Steven D

Garrity Michael D

Garwood Timothy

Garza Abel

Gauff Keith W

Gauthier Phillip P

Gauttier Gregory G

Gearhart Brian K

Gehring Carl H

Gennett Jeffrey J

Gentry Kenneth

George Joseph L

Gerity Michael

Gettier Albert F

Geyer Thomas H

Gholson Ronnie W – DNA

Giacone Harry J

Giammarco John

Gibbs Jack C

Gibbs Richard

Gilbert Ralph D

Gillins Morris E

Gillman David M

Gilmore Hugh A

Gilmore Paul B

Gilpatric Russell E

Girardin Normand R

Givens Aaron

Gleason Gordon S

Glenister Frederick

Godfery Robert B

Godines Homero

Goff Ernest S

Goins Don E

Golat William F

Goley Henry L

Gomes Anthony

Gomez Robert D

Gonsales Robert

Gonzales Michael A

Goode Melvin A – DNA

Goodine Charles V

Goodley Preston

Goodman Kenneth

Goodman Mark

Goodrich Michael R

Goostree Franklin

Gordon Albert C

Gorecki John R

Gorman Raymond R

Goss Thadis

Goulet Steven G

Goulty John M

Gozel Stanley

Grace Edgar L

Grace Harold F

Gracey Hugh W – DNA

Gracey Thomas E

Graham Robert

Graham Terrence A

Gramazio Ronald J

Graney David M

Granlund Gregory J

Grant Richard V

Grasso Dino B

Graves Christop B

Gray Charles M

Gray Eric A

Green Clifford A

Green David T

Green Franklin

Green Gregory A

Green Jerome Jr

Green Larry

Green Len T

Green Richard D

Greene Benjamin Q

Greene Patrick M

Greene Timothy P

Greer Jerry

Greer Thomas U – DNA

Gregerson Michael D

Gregg Jackie L – DNA

Gregory Kevin L

Gregston Lyndol E

Grevious Robert A

Gribbs Harold K

Griffin Darnell

Griggs Eli C

Griggs Stanley H

Grimes Steven R

Griswald Lamont J

Groat Richard A

Groesbeck Walter F

Grogan Edward T

Groke Chris A

Gromek Joseph E

Gross Eugene H

Groves Michael E

Grow Roscoe G

Gruber Mark A

Gruenburg William W

Gudz George W – DNA

Guelow Robert B

Guerra Miguel A

Guerra Zeferino H

Guerrero Armando R

Guilliams Leslie E

Guilmette Howard – DNA

Guinther Terry A

Gumabon Peter P

Gustafson William G – DNA

Guttenbeil Hamani

Guy David C – DNA

Haag Larry K

Hagan Kenneth C

Hagar Timothy E

Haggin Melvin V – DNA

Hale Arthur M

Hale Jimmy J

Hall Alvin L – DNA

Hall Earl D – DNA

Hall Guy L

Hall Jesse J

Hall Morris W – DNA

Hall Raymond D

Hall Thomas D

Hall Warren O

Hallanger Scott D

Haller William

Halleran Kenneth E – DNA

Hama Raymond Jr

Hamby Bill J

Hamilton Bruce E

Hamm Lawrence W

Hammonds Jerome

Hampton Ray L Jr

Handbury Michael G

Handy Larry B

Hanlin Elwood R

Hanlon Terry P

Hannah Karry W

Hannaman Glenn O Jr

Hanson James D

Hanson Lawrence L

Hanson Len R

Haraszko Dennis A – DNA

Harden Charles

Hardgraves Michael E

Hardin Leland P

Hardy Justin L

Hardy Raymon F

Hardy Walter B

Hargrove Tony

Harlin Terrell E

Harrell Bradford F

Harried Amos

Harris James G

Harris Jeffrey

Harris William

Harrison Colemen

Harrison David V

Harrison Edward S

Harrison Richard W

Harrison Thurl W

Harrison Willard R

Hartley Timothy W

Hartsell Terry H

Hasenmueller Kenneth

Haskens Anthony C

Hatch Henry J – DNA

Hatch Louis B Jr – DNA

Hatfield Ronald R

Hathaway Donald R

Hauenstein Alan D

Havlick Charles A

Hawes Charles W

Hawk Robert

Hawkins Daniel Jr

Hawkins Matthew

Hawkinson Norman L

Hawley James D

Hayes Clarence

Hayes Darwin

Hayes John V

Hayman Joseph J

Haynes Billy R

Hayslup Joseph C

Headley J R

Healy Thomas E

Hearn Wiiliam A

Heath Robert

Heathco Leland G

Heck Gregory S – DNA

Hector John D

Heeling Johannes J

Hein Lynn J

Heistland Don A

Helci Leonard L

Heldt Donald L

Hemler John V Jr – DNA

Henderson John

Hendrickson Charles – DNA

Hendrickson Jeffrey C

Hendrickson Roger L

Henry Henry G

Henry Kevin M

Henry Willie L

Hermann Eugene O

Hermey Aaron E

Hernandez Leonard C

Herrera Augustin G

Herrera Enrque

Herrera Francisco

Herrera Gabriel

Herrera Joseph

Herring Donald W

Herringdine Larry

Herry Henry G

Hertzog Richard S

Heskett Gerald

Hewitt Doyle M

Hickam Michael B – DNA

Hickey Daniel J – DNA

Hickey Edward E

Hicks Darrel L

Hicks Michael

Hicks Michael J

Hidden Donald J

Higginbotham Travis

Higgins Carl D

Hildreth Carroll D

Hildreth Rusty W

Hill Brent A

Hill Dan

Hill Michael C

Hill Solomon

Hill Steven R

Hinch James V

Hinderman James R

Hineline Richard L

Hockin Richard L

Hodge John L

Hodge Thomas O

Hofacker Jeffrey D

Hofer Robert A

Hoffman Lee A

Hoffmann David

Hogan Michael J

Hogan Robert G

Holbrook Terry A

Holcomb Walter

Holden Daniel E

Holden Steven D

Holesy Alvin L

Holland Randall J

Holliman Jimmie C

Hollingsworth Glen A

Hollister Michael

Holloway Charles A

Holloway Delferd A

Holloway Gary W

Holmes Claude B

Holmes David E

Holmes Gerald L

Holmes Vincent

Holmgren Glenn R

Holston Michael W

Holt Charles

Honeycutt Wilbur F – DNA

Honeysette Jody

Hood Robert L

Hoover Mark D

Hopkins Michael A

Horn Randy L

Horne Robert

Horten Michael S

Horton Garrey C

Hoskins Alfred L

Hosmer Terry L

Hosp Kirk L

Hotchkiss Glen A – DNA

House Gregory A

Houser Homer F

Howard Dennis E

Howell Ronald E

Howell Samuel A – DNA

Hubner Howard P

Huckabee Joseph A

Hudson Charles A

Hudson James W

Huerta Erasmo

Huffman Emmett B

Huffman James L

Hughes Edward F

Hughes Isaac E

Hughes Kenneth E

Huighe Michael A

Hunt John W

Hunter Willie A

Huntzinger Rollin L

Huppman Mark A

Hura David L

Hurd Frederick

Hustead Michael L

Hutchings Charles B

Hutchinson Michael

Hutchinson Richard E

Hutchison Aaron S

Hutchison Charles D

Huth Edwin

Hyder Thomas B

Hymer Daniel J

Iacomacci Conard

Iglehart Thomas D

Ihrig Jerry R

Imel Mark R

Ingram Joseph L

Ioane Tauailotd

Irwin Michael J

Isaako Alielu

Isenblatter Larry R

Ivey Nori F

Jackson Allen J

Jackson Brian M

Jackson Darrell B

Jackson Ian B

Jackson John J

Jackson Larry L

Jackson Philip K

Jackson Prince lll

Jackson Samuel Jr

Jacobs Larry W

Jacobsen Kenneth K

Jacobson Randal E

Jacques Gilbert Jr

James Darrell E

James Peter B

James Raymond F

James Richard

Jankas Michael W

Japp Steven D

Jaramillo Paul M

Jares Joseph A

Jarrett Winsoton L

Jarvis Ernest R

Jarvis Timothy P

Jeffries Norman

Jenkins Donald L

Jenkins Lee R

Jenkins Philip W

Jenks Michael M – DNA

Jennings Larry E

Jensen Kelly B

Jensen Russell M

Jenson Thomas E

Jimenez Ryan E

Johnson Anthony D

Johnson Barry

Johnson Curtis E

Johnson Dale C

Johnson Darryl A – DNA

Johnson David C

Johnson Davy T

Johnson Dwight L

Johnson George E

Johnson Kenneth F

Johnson Kenneth F

Johnson Lidge

Johnson Oscar J

Johnson Philip E

Johnson Raymond J

Johnson Ricky L

Johnson Roderic

Johnson Russell – DNA

Johnson Thomas A

Johnson Walter J

Johnson Wayne P

Johnson Webb M

Johnson William L

Johnson Willie J

Johnston John J

Johnston John W Jr

Johnstone James W

Jolla Daniel A

Jones Alfred M

Jones Allen D

Jones Brian F

Jones Carl F

Jones Claude

Jones Danny E

Jones Donald E

Jones Earnest

Jones Eric L

Jones Gregory V

Jones Harrie T

Jones Jack R

Jones James W

Jones Jeffrey F

Jones John F

Jones Joseph K

Jones Larry

Jones Raymond J

Jones Robert W

Jones Wade F

Jones William K

Jones Willie L

Jong ll J

Jordan James L

Jordan Nelson P

Jordan Wayne A

Josey Joe L

Josey Marvin

Joshlin Coleman Jr

Judson Gerald A

Juist Mark A

Julik David W

Junas Keith

Justice Edward L

Kachman William E

Kafury Charles M

Kahili Michael N

Kahly Ralph E

Kaina William E

Kamelamela Mallory D

Kane Donald

Kaneshiro Richard Y

Kaniho Chris E

Kapp Thomas E

Karjala William P

Kawamata Richard S

Keairnes Robert P

Kearney Randy M

Keaweehy Stanley

Kebisek James M

Keck John L

Keefer Randy E

Keels Michael

Keene John R

Keene Timothy R

Keith Ernest D

Keller Orlander L

Keller William O

Kellerman Joseph E

Kelley Clifford W

Kelley Michael T

Kellogg Eldon H Jr

Kelly Ollie

Kelly Orris E

Kelly Patrick R

Kelly Zachary

Kendoll Lyle G

Kennedy Bruce – DNA

Kennedy Thomas Jr

Kennon Michael B

Kent Danny L

Kent James R

Keown Terry

Keplinger Blaine M

Kerr Donald A

Kester Penrose E

Kief Kenneth E

Kiehl Paul V Jr

Kiger James E

Kihe Ernest K

Kilgore Darrell

Kim Girard Y

Kimmel Robert V

Kindell Richard D

Kindred Jack L

King Henry

King Jonathan J

King Larry A

King Little D – DNA

King Marcus D

King Mark E

King Michael E

King Paul L – DNA

King Peter D

Kirby Gurnie J

Kirk Van

Kirves Bruce E

Kissinger Don L

Kjelgaard Kurt F

Klages George K

Klaus William T

Kleb George R

Klein Thomas M

Kline Howard L – DNA

Knapp Jonathan S

Knapp William – DNA

Knight Curtis R

Knight Raymond E

Knox Bernard A

Kochman Robert K – DNA

Koening Douglas R

Kohler Joseph E

Koker Chris A

Konfrasky Kenneth

Konys Walter W

Koole Thomas L

Koonce Marion A

Kosko William G

Kovalcik Joseph F

Kowalczyk Richard

Kozaiatek Norbert W – DNA

Kratz Lyle P

Kreynest Douglas A

Kroeck Ralph D

Kroemmelbein Dan

Kruse Michael L

Kuamoo Russell

Kudlesky Allen S

Kunkel Kenneth M

Kunz Raymond F

Kyle Andrew J

Kyle Christophe

Labasan Joseph F

Laboy Jaun J

Laboy Jesse V

Lacasse Mark F

Lackey John M

Ladely Joe A

Laferriere Robert E

Laflamme Daniel

Lafollette Donald R

Lafond Clovis O

Lafrance Mark L

Lagesse Randy P

Lagrand Stephen J

Laguatan Gilbert

Laird Paul E ll

Laird Virgil L

Laizure David A

Lamb Donn W

Lamb Joseph J

Lamertina Gregory M

Lanci Anthony F

Lane Darrell G

Laney Henry A

Lang Douglas F

Lang Ronald E

Lang Thomas E

Lange Richard R

Lankford James G

Lantz Kevin A

Laporga Tommy

Lara Jesus – DNA

Laramie John S

Laroe Donald P

Larrivee Richard R

Larson Jeffrey C

Larson Jeffrey R

Lashley Anthony R

Latham Harold

Latocki Bruce M

Lauer Joseph W

Laughlin Kirby

Laughlin Ralph

Laughlin Robert A

Lavin Mark J

Law Leighton L

Lawnick Edward M

Lawrence Forrest W

Lawrence Nicholas

Lawrence Robert A

Lawton Earnest M

Lawton Michael

Lawton Robert L

Lay Richard M

Layfou Canton

Layman Keith A

Layman Robynn P

Layman Roy D

Lazenby Raymond D

Lee Dwayne G – DNA

Lewallen George O – DNA

Lockwood Ronald E – DNA

Loggins Jerrell S – DNA

Louderback Kenneth L – DNA

Luckett Larry W – DNA

Ludwig Robert H – DNA

Ma Ka H

Maarsingh Ronald D

MacDonald Peter J

Macliz Ruben

MacVeigh Bruce S

Macx Macaulay David J

Madden Ronald L

Madden Thomas P – DNA

Mailloux Louis G

Makovicka Leo S

Maldonado Gilbert

Maldonado Robert E

Maldonado Rodolfo

Mallett Rodney A

Mallory Leroy

Mangrum James H – DNA

Mann Melvin M

Mansfield Scott R

Mapp Whitney P

Marchessault Steven

Marcotte Raymond

Marcy Daniel A

Mardls Terrance L

Marganti Raymond P

Marin Garcla Jose L

Markwick Daniel E

Marler Sammie L

Marsano Jesse J

Marshall Emmitt J

Martin Daniel J

Martin Douglas M – DNA

Martin Ernest A

Martin Larry R – DNA

Martinez Daniel

Martinez Frank W

Martinez Mario J

Masculine Richard M

Maskal Thomas P

Mason Darrell M

Mason Earl L

Mason Elgin B

Mason Harold C

Mason John T – DNA

Mason Kevin D

Massia Mark D

Massingill Guy R

Masteller James D

Mastoris William Jr – DNA

Mathews Michael J – DNA

Mathewson Nathan S – DNA

Mathis Charles O

Mathis John

Mathis Steven J

Matisheck James A – DNA

Matney Rex H

Matthieu Paul J

Mattlab Peter N

Mattson David L

Maudsley James L

Maulding Bernard J

Maulding Brain L

Maurer Dieter

Mavroudis Michael A

Mayo Milton T

Mayse Kenneth A

Mazat Bruce A

McAbee Jeffery A

McAfee Stephen T

McAskill Patrick M

McBride Marion

McCallister John C

McCalmon John M

McCann Kirk A

McCarn Kevin O

McCarthan Tony C

McCarthy James F – DNA

McCarty Phillip L

McClanathan Roger L

McCluere Richard R

McComas Terry D

McConnell James K

McCormick Michael F

McCoy Charles D

McCoy James B

McCray Harry G

McDaniel David M

McDaniel Victor R

McDanniel Aron

McDole Gregory

McDonald Robert A

McDubbine Richard A

McDuffie Curtis B

McElroy Earl R

McEroy Nathaniel

McFadden Johnny L

McFearin Patrick A

McGarrah Ronald L – DNA

McGaughy William E

McGee George W

McGee Thomas

McGee William J – DNA

McGinnis Patric L

McGinnis Rickie D

McGinty Leslie K

McGowan Ricky N – DNA

McGregor Danniel R

Mcguiggan Michael

McJunkin Mark W

Mckean Glenn D

Mckee Stephen L

McKelvey Harold C

Mckennett Christop

McKenzie Scott B

McKenzIe Willie E

Mckeon Thomas V

Mckinney Willie L

Mckinnon Jerry W

MckinzIe Rodney W

Mcknight Robert K

McLaughlin John H

McLaughlin Kevin P

Mclean Roy T

McLeod Charles J

Mclnnis Vertis O

Mclntire Michael W

Mclntosh Milton

Mcmahon Kevin G

McMaster Richard

McMillan Jack O

McMillan Jim D

Mcmorrough Jerry L

McMullan Frank W – DNA

McNair Julius

McNary Thomas

McNeese Anthony

McOwen Robert L

Mcvey Randal E

McWaters Marlyn D

McWilliams Danny R

Mcwilliams Michael C

Meade DennIs A

Meade Donald E

Mederiros Michael

Medina Ruben

Meek Ronnie A – DNA

Mehan Neal E

Melvin Jackie J

Melvin Terry G

Mendiola Roy C

Mendoza Phillip

Mercado Gilbert

Meredith Daivid L – DNA

Merrill Van M Jr

Messenger Jeffrey A

Metzger Arland J

Meyer Jerome F

Meyer John H

Meyer Leo G

Mezaluna Manuel

Mezzacappa Ronnie

Michael Berlie L

Michaud Norman P

Mier James J

Miles Grady F

Miley Wesley W

Miller Bert W

Miller Danny R

Miller David L

Miller Dean A

Miller Howard A – DNA

Miller Jack D

Miller James A

Miller James E

Miller James P

Miller Mark A

Miller Ralph O

Miller Russell C – DNA

MillIgan Rodney T

Millspaw Bruce V

Millwood Carl

Mimmert Brian A

Minor James L – DNA

Minter Thomas P

Miranda Harry G

Mitchell Charles P

Mitchell Fulton L

Mitchell Gabriel G

Mitchell John H – DNA

Mitchell Louis Jr

Mitchell Robert A

Mitrione Michael F

Mittler James A

Mixan Edgar J – DNA

Miya Leslie T

Miyamoto Randall

Mok Raymond

Moll Gregory P

Moman Martin L

Monahan Michael E

Monal Thomas A

Monk John B

Monroe Addis W

Monroe Patrick J

Montalvo Victor

Montgomery Bruce

Montgomery Melvin

Moody David H

Moody Donald E

Moody Wilkie C – DNA

Moore Michael K

Moran Brian S

Moran Richard J

Morelion Glibert

Morgan Charles R – DNA

Morgan Joseph W

Morgan Oliver A

Morgan Raymond H

Morgan Richard E

Morris Clinton

Morris Elden H

Morris Leo

Morrison Thomas B

Morrissey Kevin D

Morrow Terry M

Morse James S

Morton Nathaniel

Mosby Jeffery R

Mosley Duane

Mosley Paul W

Mosley Thomas C

Moss Gregory L

Moss Ira G

Moten Danna R

Mottas Joseph A

Moulis Mark D

Moultrie Gregory L

Moultrie Michael A

Moxley Thomas L

Moyer Charles W

Mozine James S

Mullen Herbert G

Murphy Darrell J

Murphy Dennis J

Murphy Joseph A

Murphy Patrick M – DNA

Murphy Raymond E

Murphy Stephen D

Murray Craig R

Musnicky Joseph R

Mussman James C

MycKo Stanley M

Myer Peter H – DNA

Myers Eric J

Myntti Peter I

Nagel Gerald A

Naito Gregory T

Nance Jerry D

Nary Thomas J

Naugle Kent F

Neely James C

Neely Mark S

Neff Rimothy P

Neff Robert H

Neibert Robert W

Neifer Richard E

Neighoff Irvin T

Nelms Lyle R

Nelson Craig R

Nelson Douglas A

Nelson Jay H

Neprud Phillip

Neta Charles E

Neuhof Hans J

Nevers John T

New Joseph B

Newell Wane D

Newsome George O

Newton Patrick E

Ngiraingas Texi K

Nichols Charles E

Nickelberry Derwin I

Niles James L

Nimmo Alvin W

Nixon Rickey

Nolte Michael E

Nored Ronald K

Norman Michael A

Norris Curtis D

Norris Robert L

Norris William E

Norton Donald W – DNA

Nowling Aaron L

Nuter David J

Oakhem Paul J

Obannon Odis G

Obrien James A

Obrien William J

Odom James T

Oelman Randall C

Ogden George C

Ogden Gregory B

Ogilvie David L

Okami Edward M

Oldenkamp Larry J

Oldham Donald R

Oliveira William J

Oliver James C

Olona Thomas J

Olson Bradley L

Olson Dennis C

Olson James A – DNA

Olson Roger G

Olson William

Olsten Peter D

Oneil Peter J

Ono Patrick M

Ormston Gary E

Orr William

Ortiz Jose E

Ortiz Lopez Roberto

Osborne Hansel E

Osteowski Peter E

Oster Douglas W

Overton Willie

Owens Andrews

Owens Burbege E

Owens Tommie L

Owsley Charles L

Pace Michale J

Paczelt Eugene

Pafaff Friedrich

Palmer Joseph

Palo Timothy E

Pancotto Louis A

Panto John D

Papas Earl W

Par Gregorio C

Pardo Jesus

Paris Chris S

Parker Edward

Parks Thomas O

Parks Willson G

Parr Kenneth K

Parrish Thomas J

Parry Scott D

Parsell Bruce W

Parton Robert B

Partridge Douglas W – DNA

Patrick Daniel J

Patrick James B

Patsote Jaime C

Patterson James J

Patterson Ruben C

Patton Duane C

Paul Perry L Jr

Paul Robert L

Paul Scott

Paullison Robert P

Paulson Michael A

Pawlowicz Gregory C

Payne Jerry L

Payne Joseph Jr

Pearson John W

Pece Willie J

Peck Dennis G

Peckinpaugh Clarence

Pelny Dwight D

Pember Kenneth

Pendergast Richard D

Penn Ronald V

Pennington Alan P

Peno Robert L

Peredo Edward B

Pereira Antonia M

Perez Guadalupe

Perezvillamont Alberto

Perkins Danny L

Perkins James A

Perot James R

Perrotta Thomas J

Perry Jerry

Perry Jerry D

Perry Robert S

Peters Gerald E

Peters Robert L – DNA

Peterson Hezzy H Jr

Pettiford Ronald E

Pfeffer Alan

Phaneuf E R Jr

Phillips Anthony E

Phillips Donald E

Phillips Steve

Piatak John R – DNA

Piazzi Joseph A

Pickering David E

Pickler David E

Pierce Ronald A

Pierre Ivan C

Pinegar Ronald D

Pingel Ricardo M

Pinkard Charlie B

Pinke Scott L

Pinkley Ronald G

Plemons David W

Pleshek Peter D

Plum Rodney H

Poa Lago M

Polich Victor

Polito William R

Polk Melvin Jr

Polk Richard W

Pollier Joseph L

Ponton Albert M

Poole Clifford E

Poole Robert A

Popp Jeffrey J

Porter Brian J

Porter Donnald L

Porter Ivan E

Porter John J

Porter Larry F

Porter Lee H

Porter Lonnie R

Porter Michael D

Posey Jerry

Posties Caleb

Pote Charles A

Potterf Richard W

Powell Edward E

Powell Harold E

Powell James C

Powell Ronald G

Powers Emerson L

Pozanarsky Robert A

Prall Eric L – DNA

Prater David C

Prather George E

Preciado Richard F

Presseau Timothy A – DNA

Presto Liberto

Preston Cameron B

Preston Gerald N

Preston Robert D

Prestridge Robert W – DNA

Prewitt Randy

Price Mark A

Price Robert M – DNA

Price William J – DNA

Proffiti James A

Prophet Alvin S

Pruett Charles I

Pruett George W

Pruitt Michael H

Prunty Curtis D

Pulis Gary C

Pullings Donald

Purcell Daniel J

Purdy Michael H

Pybas David J

Queja Joseph

Quigley James F Jr

Quincy Frank B

Quinn Graham D

Quinn Robbin A

Rabbit Richard L

Rachels Thomas J

Rademacher James A

Rader Larry W

Rados Michael D

Raftery Thomas L

Ramey Marion L

Ramirez Juan A

Ramos Remigio

Ramos Vicente

Ramstack John A

Randolph David J

Rankins Norman L

Raphael Franklin D

Rasel Jeffrey L

Rasmussen Gene D

Raso John T

Rathbun John L

Rathburn William A

Rawls James C

Rawson Douglas L

Ray Clark K

Raynis James B – DNA

Reaves Eddie T

Rebbe Steven M

Reddick Nathaniel

Redfield Corey B

Redfield Peter C

Redington Everett A

Reece Jerry R

Reed Billy R

Reed Kenneth L

Reed Max E

Reed Paul L

Reedy Jeffrey A

Reedy Patrick J

Reel David K

Reese Glover

Reeve John H

Reeves David L

Reeves Jesse W

Regner Franz A

Rehmert Colby D

Reid Thomas L

Reifke Thomas P

Reilly Joseph R

Reimann Horst W

Reimier Robert J

Rel Anthony T

Rendon Roy

Retter Clarence A

Revis Andrew J

Reyes Robert

Reynolds Anthony E

Reynolds Daniel G

Reynolds Dennis

Reynolds Ernest D

Reynolds Larry D

Reynolds Ronald M

Reynolds Steven E

Reynolds Tim O – DNA

Rezentes Wayne C

Ricco Joseph W

Rice Clinton

Rice Johnny B

Rice Victor R

Rich Chester C

Richardson Allan G

Richardson David C

Richardson Duane A

Richardson Johnny – DNA

Richardson William J

Richel Eugene J

Richter Jeffrey C

Rickard Bobby J

Rickett Melvin

Rickus George M

Ridgeway Gary L

Riggle Steve R

Riggs Donald G

Riley Jerry R

Riley Kevin L

Riley Lonnie M

Riley Michael F

Riley Paul V

Riley Sylvester

Riley Thomas J – DNA

Riley Wilmot T

Rios Anthony B

Riser Emmitte R – DNA

Ritchie Mark A

Ritterspack Frederick – DNA

Rivera Angel M

Rivera Fernando

Rivera Hector M

Rivera Santos Jr

Rivera Stanley

Rivera-Rosado Angel

Roach Randell E

Robbins Carl E

Robbins Lawrence A

Robbins Walter O

Roberson Harrol L

Roberson Lewis P

Roberts Donald D

Roberts Donald G

Roberts James

Roberts James L

Roberts Oc

Roberts Randell R

Roberts Ronald C

Robertson Buford A

Robinson David A

Robinson James W

Robinson Larry C

Robinson Robert D

Robinson Spencer H

Robison Ernest D

Rocha Erasmo G

Rochon Fredrick

Rockefeller Blair E

Rockhill Jeffrey H

Rodarte Robert Jr

Rodgers Darryl D

Rodriguez Hector M

Rodriguez Richard B

Rodriguez Robert A

Roe Rex A

Rogers James H – DNA

Rogers Paul E Jr

Rogers Solomon A

Rollins Lewis C

Rollinson Willie N

Rolls Anthony L

Ronk Michael B

Roper Lindell K

Roper Ricky S

Rose Daniel L

Rose Larry A

Ross Michael J

Rossiter David R

Roukat Mark

Rowe Albert L

Rowell Dana

Rowland James W

Rubio Miguel

Rucker Gilbert B

Rucker Jonas

Rudd Danny

Ruge David E

Rundell Helem M

Rundle Laurence

Runyon Wallace J – DNA

Rush Benjamin P

Russell Albert F – DNA

Russell Francis E

Russell Price E

Russell Thomas L

Ruud Gerald L

Ruyter David S – DNA

Ryan Lawrence M – DNA

Ryba Dennis M

Rydzewski Edmund J

Sabanski Richard L

Sadowski Edward

Saicido Arturo

Sampt Robert R

Samuels Mark S

Samuelson Howard B

Sanches Manuel L – DNA

Sanchez John J

Sandberg Michael L

Sanders Donald M

Sanders Robert J

Sanderson David B

Sandoval Arthur

Sansom George A

Santos Theodore J

Santoyo Robert M

Sargeant Mark R – DNA

Sargent William I

Sarnovsky David J

Saucedo Ernest A

Saucier Garry E

Saunders Marvin C

Sauter Larry W

Savage James H

Savage Kevin C

Sawyer Gary T

Sawyer Ronald M

Schaefer Michael T

Schaffer John R – DNA

Schaffer Ronald E – DNA

Schauer Burt L

Scheidt Donald L

Scherbarth Jeffrey J

Scherzinger Gary W

Schiebel Kevin W

Schiner George F

Schlapak Bob

Schmitt Dean G

Schneider Gary

Schneider Rama O

Schnell Kenneth

Schoby William F

Schroeder Richard A

Schubert William A – DNA

Schumacher Daniel L – DNA

Schwartz Brian L

Schwarz John P

Schwocho Niles

Scollon James P

Scott Anthony H

Scott David M

Scott Dwight G

Scott George W

Scott Lee

Scott Robert L

Scullary James R

Seaborn Gerald T

Seago Joe G

Sechrist David L

Selby Raymond B

Seldon Jim P

Self Gary C

Self Rodney E

Semelsberger Paul W

Sentell Russell

Sepulveda Mariano

Sermons Richard P

Sessions Michael G

Setzler Larry C

Sevasetast Michael N

Sexton Paul E

Seyler Dennis A

Shackley John W

Shafer Gilbert C

Shaffer Roy M

Shalosky Mark D

Shans Robert L

Shapazian Charles M

Shaw Walter B

Shawley David W

Shay Michael

Shedd William E – DNA

Sheehan Robert J

Sheffield Harold

Shelton Brian E

Shelton John E

Shephard Donald M

Sherman David

Shields Randall E

Shimabukuro Ken M

Shirer George A

Shirk Michael L

Shirley Jerry D

Shook Allen T

Shores Joseph P

Short Stephen M

Shortt Terry E

Showers Jack

Shum Yurys

Siesman Ronald A

Sigmon Jim R

Silva Steven E

Simmons Theodore

Simniok Paul W

Simon David P

Simpson James P

Simpson Marlin R

Simpson Randolph I

Simpson Robert B

Simpson Timothy P

Simrick Martin W

Sims Jerry D

Sims Raymond L

Sims William D

Singer Doyle W

Singer Tommy R

Singleton Larry

Singleton Robert R

Sink Jack G

Sirmons Gary W

Sisco Dale R

Sitten John R – DNA

Skantz Swen I

Skelton David A

Skidmore Carolyn – DNA

Slater Richard A

Slay William R

Slobojan Michael J

Slocum Neale A

Slyngman Park D

Small Kurt

Smalley Jerome D

Smallwood Daniel C

Smartt Ronald M

Smith Anthony

Smith Brent T

Smith Bruce A

Smith Carlton W

Smith Daniel L

Smith David P

Smith Douglas T

Smith Frederick

Smith Gary W

Smith Gerod O

Smith Harvey

Smith James

Smith James D

Smith Keith L

Smith Kelly F

Smith Leonard G

Smith Lloyd E

Smith Lonny B

Smith Milton J

Smith Otto B – DNA

Smith Robert E

Smith Robert G

Smith Robert M

Smith Robert R

Smith Roosevelt

Smith Scott – DNA

Smith Steven L

Smith Thomas

Smith Thomas R

Smith Warren S – DNA

Smith William

Smithwick Thomas L

Smythe Earl J Jr

Smythe John D – DNA

Sneed Terry

Snider John M

Snyder Dale R

Snyder Kurt A

Solheid Mark J

Soliz Donato P

Sollinger Jerry W – DNA

Solo Anthony A

Somonette Raymond F

Sorensen Ronald P

Sosa Julio V Jr

Soto Jose A

Sotomayor Rosario F

Sova Norman E

Span William H

Spanding Eric J

Spangler David – DNA

Sparks David A

Speakman Rankin M

Spears Mark

Speer Michael B

Speller George M

Spencer David D – DNA

Spencer Henry C

Spencer Joseph A

Spencer Ronald M – DNA

Sperow Charles C – DNA

Sperry Virgil L

Spink Gene A

Spires Johnny C

Spivey Gary

Sprague Kenneth E

Sprague Larry E

Spratt Donald W

St Arnaud Charles E – DNA

St John Terence

St Peter Martin L

Stack Robert L

Stacy George M

Stafford Edward

Stahl Nelson T

Stahlheber Charles E

Stallworth Billie

Stanfill Thomas E – DNA

Stanley Ronald D

Stanton John H Jr – DNA

Stark Floyd

Starkey Allan W

Staton John

Staubin Daniel

Stearns Robert F

Stearos Bernard A

Stecher Thomas A – DNA

Steele Robert K

Stefanko Richard Jr

Steiner Willie J

Stelzer Keith A

Stephens James B

Stephens Michael W

Stern Thomas J

Stevenson George Jr

Steverson Jerald M

Stewart James L – DNA

Stewart Martin

Stickler Jack D

Stine Leon L

Stockstill John D – DNA

Stockton Kelly

Stokes Jeffrey L

Stone Brandon B

Stone James R

Stone Paul H

Storm Gary D – DNA

Story David W

Stracuzzi Jay A

Street Jessie M

Street John T

Streit Mark E

Stringfellow Douglas S

Strobel Robert E

Strong Dexter D

Stroup Steven W

Sturdavant Donald P

Stutts James F

Suafoa Lafaele V

Suarez Luis

Suchosky John A

Sudol John T

Sufilka George J

Sullivan Ollie

Sullivan Terrance

Sullivan William J

Summerfield Phillip K

Summers Peter

Susulco Vicente W

Sutherland Richard W

Sutton Greg A

Swansen Timothy D

Swanson Charles E

Swartz James R

Sweeney Patrick T

Sweeney Thomas P – DNA

Swenson Steven R

Swieter Andrew P

Szlanfucht Stanley C

Tabudlo Victor T

Tackett Ricky K

Taeu Samuel

Taft James L

Taira Robert T

Talso Warner W – DNA

Tanaka Kenji

Tanke Douglas E

Tant Paul E

Tate Grayson D – DNA

Tate Timothy R

Tatro Thomas

Tautua Livisitone

Taverna Thomas P

Taylor Alexander

Taylor Darrell R

Taylor James E

Taylor Keith J

Taylor Larry – DNA

Taylor Vernon L – DNA

Teems Bobby J

Tellez Benjamin O

Tenney Glenn G

Terrell Larry A

Theis Raymond M

Thibert Philip W

Thomas David A

Thomas John H

Thomas Raymond B

Thomas Robert L

Thomas Ronald F

Thomas Steven C

Thompson Brian P

Thompson Howard M

Thompson Irvin D

Thompson Joseph C

Thompson Mark E

Thompson Timothy R

Thompson William

Thomson John B

Thonen Charles M

Thorne George E – DNA

Thorne Valentinoa

Thorner Laurence P – DNA

Thornhill Conan C

Tidwell Carl E

Tigilau Faau

Timmons Earnest – DNA

Timmons Richard H

Tinsley Peter J

Tippit Timothy

Titow John R

Tobler Leon N

Toch Maximilian – DNA

Todd James E

Todd John C

Todd Paul B

Todd Terry W

Toddy Joe Y

Tokumura Clyde M

Toledo Irineo R

Tolinos Mario N

Tolle Albert L

Tompkins George T

Tonic Steven M

Torgensen Arvin L

Torres Richard L

Torres William

Torres-Bauza Luis A

Toski Mary P

Tracy Sean D

Trager Robert O

Transfiguracion Manuel

Treat Charles J – DNA

Trevino Pete

Trevino Robert Z

Trevizo Raymond H

Trimnal William A

Trowbridge Calvin

Trudel Richard A

Tuck Joseph A

Tucker Glen H Jr

Tucker Lee W

Tucker Terry L

Tucker Thomas L

Tucker Willie E

Tuggle James E

Tumelson Bryce L

Tupin Edward A – DNA

Turanik Charles M

Turk Jonathan E

Turner James

Turner Joseph J

Turner Michael A

Turner Steven

Turner Thomas D

Turnidge Rodney D

Ulloa Robert J

Ulrigg Richard R

Underwood William B

Unger Raymond R

Upshaw Joe D

Urle Joseph L

Vaielus Asafo

Valentin Edwin A

Vallere William E

Vanackern Darrell D

Vanauken Kenneth L

Vanderhoff Charles H

Vandjk Jan

Vankirk Charles L

Vanprooyen Jan A – DNA

Vanslyke Paul B

Vargas Mario

Varnadore Earl D

Varner Donald

Vasquez John

Vassar Jimmy G

Vazquez Miguel A

Veatch Hohn D

Vega Joseph W

Vela Carlos

Veltman Kevin E

Venard James W

Ventrelli Frank V

Verbano Richard A

Verdugo Gary L

Vicente Ai T

Vien Richard R

Vigeant James T

Vinson Lewter

Vlloria Ernest

Volk Robert H

Vornbrock Thomas J

Vreeland Michael F

Wade Forrest L

Wade Leon R

Wade Robin R – DNA

Wagner Lawrence E

Wagner Mtthew J

Waldrop Bruce S

Wales James B

Walhgren Lynn M

Walker Carlton D

Walker John E

Walker Junior J

Walker Kenneth R – DNA

Walker Rowland

Walker Willie Jr

Walkerow Steven L

Wall James

Wallace Jackie R

Wallace John

Waller Kenneth R

Waller Thomas

Walters Thomas R

Walton Michael A

Wangerin Lloyd

Ward Ernest B

Ward Ralph G

Warren Donnell B

Warren Roger S

Washechek Charles

Washington Chester E

Washington Gregory

Washington Michael

Washington Willie H

Waters Lawrence A

Watkins Jerry

Watley Curtis R

Watson Charles H

Watson Michael L

Watts Bobby N

Weaver Michael W

Weber Ronald E

Weber Ronald J

Webster Arthur

Weeks Johnny W

Wegner James E

Weir James C Jr

Welch Clifton D

Welch Jack J

Welch Steven A

Wellman Dale L

Wells David J

Wendland Gerald B

Wendt William S

Wentworth Marshall D

Werner David A

Weseman Franklin L

West John H

West M C

West Otis

West Timothy C

Westcott Dennis

Westerling Rodney

Westfall Michael G

Weston Clvde

Wetherby David W

Wetherell Sterling – DNA

Weythman Gayle A

Wheeler James E

Wheeler Robert W

Whetham Allen E

Whitaker Royne R

White Clair M

White David W

White Jimmie L

White Richard

White Vernal T

Whitehead Titus L – DNA

Whitehill Ivan

Whitehurst Timothy

Whiteneck Norman S

Whitfield Michael S

Whittenburg Mike

Whyte Duncan T – DNA

Whyte Timothy W

Wieck Frank E

Wilbourn Napolean

Wiley James M

Wilgus Damon R

Wilhelm Edward

Wilkerson Bill W

Will Edgar O

Williams Brian C

Williams Bruce W – DNA

Williams Darrell

Williams De La Rue

Williams Doulas

Williams Dwane

Williams Euland L

Williams Frank L

Williams James E

Williams Jimmy – DNA

Williams John S

Williams Karl F

Williams Kent D

Williams Lionel

Williams Michael

Williams Ronald

Williams Terence

Williams Uk

Williamson Charles T

Willis Richard

Willliams Kenneth

Willougby Reginald D

Wilson David K

Wilson Donald T

Wilson James H

Wilson Johnny D

Wilson Kenneth D

Wilson Larry T

Wilson Lee V

Wilson Michael R

Wilson Richard J

Wilson Samuel

Wilson William D

Wilson Willliam L

Wimberley Robert K

Wingfield Damon D – DNA

Wisell Barry M

Withrow Matthew E

Witting Warren

Wolf Kevin D

Wolfe Daniel H

Wolfe Michael D

Wolff Herbert E – DNA

Wolterman John W

Womble Terry

Wong George K – DNA

Wood David L

Wood John W

Wood Timothy L

Woodard Thomas

Woodard Timothy A

Woodard William P

Woodrick Gary T

Woodruff Bradly N

Woods Charles E

Woods Charles R

Woods David E

Woods John W

Woods Napoleon

Woods Roger D

Woodson Walter W

Wooten Johnny T

Worchester James T

Workman Greg A

Worsham Lushene M

Worthy William A

Wright Flate Jr

Wright James L

Wright Paul L

Wright Robert L

Wynn Eric V

Wynn Odell Jr

Ximines Robert L

Yancy James D

Yearby Mckinley

Yellets James M

Yocum Frankie L

Yongblood Lee M

Yongbloood Marion

Yoon Kwaing

York Gary A

Young Jan W

Young Owen A

Young Ralph R

Young Randy E

Young Stuart

Zacchine Gregory

Zebell Gary E

Zehnpfund William F

Zimmerman Ronald

Zinniel Glenn E

Zirbel Dale L

Zitzner Ernest G

Zschoche Donald E

Zwartz Daniel E

All efforts have been made to insure the information provided is an exact copy of the original articles published by Army Times in 1980. Here are the best quality photos available of the original publication:

Continue to learn more about us from various resources shared by supporters and cleanup participants in future AtomicCleanupVets.com articles. Our articles contain photographs, videos, documents and stories shared by the actual participants who cleaned radioactive contaminated soils and materials from the surface of the islands at Enewetak Atoll.

Much appreciation goes to John Lee Hodge for retyping the list of Army Personnel awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal from the original Army Times newsprint article and sharing photos of the article. Hodge was a Radio Operator in B Company, 84th Engineer Battalion (Combat Heavy) (Fwd) (Fwd) on Lojwa Island from 4/5/1978 – 3/6/1979.

Thanks goes to Robert Barrall for sharing his photos of the original Army Times newsprint. Barrall was an Engineer Equipment Repairman in A Company, 84th Engineer Battalion (Combat Heavy) (Fwd) on Enewetak Island from 5/8/1979 – 9/26/1979.

We are especially thankful for Army Times publishing the original article in 1980!

Our Current Mission is to help health challenged Atomic Cleanup Veterans become included in the Veterans Administration’s definition of an Atomic Veteran so we can qualify to apply for funds set aside for veterans “who participated in radiation-risk activities during active service.”

We are but a few of the Survivors of the 1977-1980 Enewetak Atoll Atomic Debris Cleanup Mission in the Marshall Islands.

Our Original Mission was to relocate and entomb radioactive fallout and debris from the surface of the islands of Enewetak Atoll so the dri-Enewetak Islanders could return to their beautiful homeland of 40 Islands in the Marshall Islands.

We accomplished our Humanitarian Mission in 1980. Currently, some of us have health challenges related to cleaning up radiation produced by 43 atomic bombs tested in the Pacific Proving Grounds during the Cold War’s Atomic Test Program.

321 responded to the item: “Lived on Island.” 198 said Lojwa and 123 replied Enewetak. The remaining 9 (of the 330) respondents did not reply to the question.

During the three year Atomic Cleanup Mission, the majority of the 8,000+ Atomic Cleanup Mission’s workers lived on Lojwa Island. The Mission’s Headquarters was located on Enewetak Island.

Here is how many of the Enewetak Atoll Atomic Cleanup Veterans answered the inquiry: “Description of work performed at Enewetak Atoll.” Respondent names have been omitted for privacy reasons. And some information has been edited to maintain confidential information.

Coxswain (Boat Driver) for the Navy’s MK-8 craft. Carried personnel from Island to Island along with hauled Vehicles and Contaminated Materials out to dumping site middle of Atoll. Did wear Chem suits (gray) with airpacs from time to time while hauling contaminated materials to dump site in Atoll.

Worked in motor maintenance platoon on Enewetak as a welder.

Served with Jimmy Clem and the Body Snatchers as a Medic.

Engineer Mesh-2 , an old LCU boat with a modified well deck used to transport “hot soil” from the northern islands to Runit.

Coxswain for MK-8.

Removed debris and hauled it to Runit.

Performed work as an electrician on board Landing Craft Utility, LCM boat and other small boat. Provided preventive maintenance and repairs to the various electrical systems.

ENEWETAK CLEANUP OPERATION – POWER PLANT OPERATOR. I RAN THE FOUR GENERATORS TO SUPPLY POWER TO THE ISLAND.

Radiological support.

I ran dozers and front-end loaders my whole time there along with a road grader every once in a while. As with most others, we were never told of the dangers of our mission nor were we given any sort of protective gear. Not even a simple paper mask. I breathed in all sorts of dust and who knows what else. I must say being on Enewetak was the best and worst duty I ever had. The best due to the team work, operating time and relaxed atmosphere we worked in, the worst due to what we were exposed to and our governments continued refusal to assist us with our health issues and coming forth with the truth about our exposure.

Construction.

During the above time frame of “Tour # 1”, I was stationed onboard USS Okinawa (LPH3) in the Western Pacific. Our task group pulled into the lagoon at Enewetak two different times, for a total period of about 1 week. The ships off-loaded equipment, vehicles and supplies and on-loaded equipment and vehicles (probably broken). I don’t know which island we were close to but I do remember standing on the flight deck looking and seeing one small building and one palm tree and wondering why the people wanted to move back. I cannot tell you the exact dates I was there but I’m sure that whatever records the Army kept would reflect the times Okinawa and her escorts were there.

Radio maintenance, Nav-Aids maintenance, telephone operator.

Service and repairs on the diamond reo cement mixers.

Assigned to Taxi boats, as well as with the EOD dive boat.

Operated batch plant, pumped slurry into crater.

I was an Amphibian Operator of a LARC-60 Our vehicle was loaded with contaminated debris and we delivered to the dump site that was instructed to us.

Dropped of workers on their respective Islands on our way to Boken where we would pick up a 60 ton dump truck fully loaded with soil and take it to Runit where we would off load and wait for the dump truck to come back and we’d head back to Boken to do it all again at the end of the day we would pick up anybody that needed a ride back to Lowjoa.

Crane operator.

POL.

Worked on Enewetak as mechanic, keeping all the vehicles running. Specialized on the RTL -10 forklifts. Worked with a great group of brothers.

Worked 6 days a week for 7 months. Found human Bones/remains on Island Janet.

Team Chief for the 309th Trans Det. Fwd. Prov. attached to Co. A 84th ENG BN. Maintenance for the 4 LARCs assigned to the project. Other duties as assigned.

Supported power generation and motorized in maintenance shop on Enewetak.

Acting Adjutant for Lowja S-1. Was ordered LAST MAN OUT from Lowja during Typhoon Mary. Call sign LOWJA 1. Preformed all type of administrative duties in support of Army, Navy, Air Force and civilian personnel. Performed duties as Tax Officer. Learned to use bucket loader and went out with surveyors to neigboring islands. Also, got shit burning detail before the toilets were put in.

Surveyed and staked the ring wall on the Crater and also staked 25 meter grids across several northern islands.

All the fun stuff and then some!

Mechanic. Repaired trucks & dozers.

1SG.

LARC60 Amphibian crewman.

Poured concrete used cutting torches to cut metal out of beaches.

I was a squad leader of a construction crew. We cleared land framed pads for tents and then buildings for the base camp on Lojwa. Also ran the generators and set up the power station for Lojwa.

Arrived as part of the advanced party, flew on the UH1H helicopters doing fly overs of each of the islands at about 100 feet with test equipment on board that was supposed to measure and map out the contaminated areas. They were all contaminated. Flew Medivac and search and rescue missions. Perform other duties as assigned. Visited most of the islands by boat to conduct more test and recover equipment. Ate Prime Rib every Wednesday night in the mess hall. I must say the food there for us was damn good.

Driving Truck General Labor Jackhammer Operator.

Repaired work boats.

Executive officer Runit. Day to day operations of Runit. Right hand of CO.

Member of First Combat Platoon, Rock and Re-Bar. Removed any and all man made substance from the island of Enjubi (Janet). Most was hand lifted, hand carried either to the bucket loader on 5 ton truck. We also unearthed many unexploded ordinances from the WWII Battle of Enewetak on the island of Enjebi.

Checked personnel, equipment, and various other things to ensure that appropriate radiation protection measures were being utilized. Took monthly trips by whaler to outlying islands and placed dosimeters and radiation badges on the islands to check the levels of radiation on them. Also assisted the University of Hawaii with a testing of the tideal runs around the islands.

Concrete Forming Crew on the Cactus Crater, Security guard on Lojwa, Sealed Up concrete bunkers on various islands.

UH-1H Medevac Helicopter Pilot.

Drove imp for EG&G. Set up IMP at grids on islands to take radiation readings. Also did readings on samples brought back to Lojwa by EG&G personnel. I believe the picture on your site of the IMP and driver is me, possibly when the army took me and Dick Connerton to Belle by army LARC.

Started out running the MARS station on Lojwa in April of ’78 and was moved to Enewetak sometime around September of ’78, to A Co and worked in the motor pool until I left in march of ’79.

Calibrated Radiac equipment that was used to measure the exposure level of the troops working on Runit.

Company B = Used explosives to blow up big pieces of concrete into little pieces. Removed concrete & re-bar by hand. Company A = Cleared screening machine that was dumping debris into the crater.

Welder / Body Fender work.

Worked at the rock crusher for a while then to the crater and the track drill.

Radioactive debris pickup. Cactus Crater placement.

Wrecker operator, TAMMS Clerk, Mechanic.

I was the battalion mail clerk for the 84th. I was responsible for the movement of all the mail and to provide mail services to all of Enewetak’s army personnel. In support of our troops, I traveled to all areas of the atoll where our men were located. I would prefer to take one of the helicopters when I could, but I spent many a long day traveling by mike boat. Included in the job was taking care of the nightly movies and the equipment.{all 16mm reels} Since the mail came only once a week on the Tuesday resupply C-141, I helped out in other areas where it was needed.The MARS station was good spot to hang out since it was one of the few areas that had a/c.

Started as LCM Boat Engineer and ended as Engine Shop Leading Petty Officer & Head Troubleshooter.

I was initially assigned to Lojwa upon arrival in the Marshall Island. Once we cleaned up and shut down Lojwa, I was redeployed to Enewetak where I served with the Navy boat crews ferrying personnel, vehicles, equipment, and supplies between the islands.

Worked on board a warping tug with three Causeways. I was TAD there from ACB-1 from Cornado Ca.. While there the duties performed was transporting equipment to various islands in the atoll. On one occasion I sunk on this tug while transporting it to the Holmes and Narver Pier for demolition. At the age of 26 I started having issues with my legs. I was diagnosed with Peripheral Arterial Disease. Also several breathing issues, Heart Disease with Bypass surgery at 36 years old.

Build the five hundred man base camp.

Serviced Aircraft and area with fuel. Provided fuel support to other islands as well.

Varied responsibilities as member of the (J-3) Joint Task Group Operations Center as Sr Draftsman/illustrator. Drafted radiological maps that guided the US Army Element as they excised radiation-contaminated soil and provided illustration support for command briefings. As Joint Task Group Operations Radio Operator assumed air/ground radio control responsibilities which included all MAC flights, Army Helicopters and international ship traffic and telephone operator for the Joint Task Group. In addition, as “Charlie One” broadcasted all “Fire in the hole” and “All Clear” signals.

Opened cement bags all day long.

Construction of base camp and utility systems on Lojwa.

Spent a couple of days there in 1977 offloading equipment and personnel as part of a WESTPAC cruise.

I D Hot Spot Air Sample Collections Work with Army Engineer’s with clean up of Specific Hot Spots.

Supported the Command Group with all administrative support. Of note, prepared the Early Resettlement Letter.

I was a squad leader pouring the slabs on the crater. Also the Squad leader elected to pour the last slab at the top of the crater to complete the capping of the crater.

During WestPac, we visited Enewetak twice. First in August and returned in January. We assisted with the cleanup mission by removing metal materials from the island by boat which was loaded by hand. Transferred the metals by hand onto our ship. This took several days to load. Weeks later while underway, we dropped the stern gate and dumped all of it at sea. We repaired damaged boats on the island. Many needed welding. Many sailors refused to work sitting in protest on the flight deck. They were angry we were in radioactive waters and this material was being brought on board while already being exposed to asbestos everywhere on the ship.

Platoon Leader for 3rd Shop, A Company. We performed all the heavy maintenance of Wheeled Vehicles and Engineer Equipment for all elements of the 84th Engineer Battalion on the Enewetok Atoll. We also maintained all the Generators and sent contact trucks to the various work sites throughout the Atoll. We supported the LARCs detachment, the Air Force and the Navy.

Engineer on Maggie 2 – transported personnel for clean up work from Enewetak to the Islands of Janet, Medren, Runit and Lojwa, transporting contaminated soil and debris from various Islands to Runit. Transported heavy Equipment from Enewetak and Lojwa to various Islands for clean up work. Engineer on Water Taxi – transported personnel to various Islands. Fireman on LCU’s.

We took care of transportation of equipment around the atoll.

Water beach clean, up transported vehicles to different islands,put in causeway section pier.

Removed approx. 7-10 inches of hot topsoil from island of Lojwa and transported by 5 ton dump trucks which were driven on to LCUs and taken to the island of Runit and dumped into a large crater.

Military Police Duties.

I drove visitors from island to island on a Boston 22′ whaler with twin Johnson 70hp engines.

Radiation protection training, radiation exposure monitoring.

Went to Enjebi (Janet) every day started up the equipment and worked on the trucks and dozers and equip that broke down I drove the service truck.

Aircraft Turbine Engine Repairman, kept those UH-1H, Hueys flying. In addition we had to constantly monitor all the aircraft flights with flight following. Whenever the Hueys were in the air we maintained constant contact with them by radio and log in their position around the atoll. At times we’d get a bit concerned while they were on the northern end of the atoll at low altitude and we lost radio contact for more then 15 min.

Repaired Equipment, on Lojwa and Enjebi and Bokin islands.

S-1 Clerk, courier to Lojwa for various documents, mail, supplies. Backup admin for outlying islands. Other duties as assigned.

I ran landing craft to dump sites from island to island and equipment.

Worked at support maint shop repairing heavy equipment using a contact truck called 8 ball maintence. I was stationed on Enewetak for 19 months.

Operations NCOIC for B Company, 84th Engrs.

Set up base camp, built tin huts-power plant and many other buildings and poured tons of concrete for huts.

Processed all defective cleanup vehicles, and parts for return to states and replacement.

Removed underwater “junk”, tanks and other metal objects from the bay, and blew up various objects to include beached and rusting ship bows on Island reef.

Vessel Master of an US Army LARC-60 Amphibian Vehicle. Carried contaminated debris on amphibian to a designated dumping site.

Crew on LARCs delivering troops to islands and hauling dump trucks with contaminated soil, such as Ionizing radiation, out to barge to be unloaded by excavator.

Operated electric generating power plant on Lojwa.

Engineer on Maggie 2 , transported contaminated soil and debris from several different Islands, Medren, Janet, to Runit, transported Personnel working on clean up, mostly Army from Enewetak to Lojwa and Runit . Engineer on water taxis’- transported personnel from Enewetak to Lojwa. Fireman on LCU’S- transported heavy equipment to Islands for clean up work on Lojwa and Runit and back to Enewetak. Transported contaminated soil and debris to Runit. Transported personnel working on clean up to Lojwa and Runit.

Ran the Power Plant on Lojwa. Sometimes, we would perform repairs on generators on other islands if needed. On my tour, I do not remember the exact dates. I traveled a lot for my job.

Member of Advanced Party. Clear the island of Lowja of vegitation and start building the 500 man base camp for regular party to follow. Carpenter work and helped tie det cord for blasting coral away for foundation of water purification and electrical generation plant.

Legal Clerk and Admin NCO for all military services on atoll. Unofficial Military Photographer. VIP escort and MWO boat operator. Spent time on all items and documented progress on crypt. Also worked with University of Hawaii as support diver and underwater photographer.

Demolition on concrete structures on different and fuel tank on beach. Was put on concrete ship to blow it up then they decide to keep it was close we had the c 4 on it . Drove cement truck on Runit filling in the crater.

Participated in the air, cargo and mail operations, as well as air terminal operations on Enewetak Atoll for the USAF element. Lived and worked at the Air Terminal, along with US Army personnel sharing the hut at the airfield. Processed all mail, cargo and passengers onto, and off the island for two TDY terms.

Carpenter.

Operated tool room for approximately one month, operated fuel point on Lojwa for one month, construction equipment repair on Runit rest of tour.

Worked in Mess Hall.

First tour: I was in charge of the first joint Army-Navy team to move aggregate from the stockpile on Enjebi (Janet) to Lojwa Island (Ursula) for use in the construction of the forward base camp. Our work began on 8 April 1977 under my supervision (Chief Boatswain’s Mate Roger Black). During the week my team and I camped out on Enjebi and utilized the facilities of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory’s trailer (mainly for cooking). We lived in a tent by the trailer. We anchored the Landing Craft (LCM-8) off the beach of Enjebi at night and swam ashore. We generally made two (2) runs a day from Enjebi to Lojwa with the well deck of the LCM loaded with Aggregate. Second tour: I was the Naval element Assistant Officer-in-Charge. I was also the Craftmaster of Mash-3 an Army Landing Craft Utility (125 foot LCU). I assisted in the transportation of material (Bulk Haul) from the clean up site to Runit (Yvonne) or to dump site’s in the lagoon. I was also part of the atoll evacuation during the typhoon of late December 1977. I moved over 300 Plus personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force) from Lojwa to Enewetak in the well deck of my LCU at night, during a very heavy rain. After most of the atoll personnel were evacuated from Enewetak to Guam, 25 selected personnel (of which I was one of them) stayed on the Atoll during the typhoon. We were there to clean the runway, of any debris, so that aircraft would be able to land when personnel returned. I am mentioned by name on page 152 of the book “The Radiological Cleanup of Enewetak Atoll” by the Defense Nuclear Agency, Washington D.C. of 1981.

Lojwa Animal. Crew aboard the LARC-60 amphibious watercraft. Removed contaminated debris from various Islands and hauled to Runit. I was there for the final draw down phase and capping. I may be a little off on my assigned dates.

Supply, truck driving, handling small debris.

Loaded aircraft including radioactive samples.

I was mechanic work on everything. Lojwa Animal.

Concrete Crew Cement finisher.

Rock and Rebar Crew. Main focus Enjebi.

Power plant operator and water distillation plant operator.

Military Police. Was on Lojwa investigating several incidents. Plus, was on Enewetok.

Ran the MARS Station from April until August. Extended because they could not find a replacement for me for another tour, sometime in September I was moved to Enewetak and worked in the main telephone exchange building and ended up in the A co motor pool until I left in Mar of 1979.

On Lojwa. Started in the Engine shop the to Maggie 8. Closed Lojwa moved to Enewatak. Transferred from Maggie’s to LCU’s before leaving Enewatak.

Power Plant Operations and Mechanic.

Operated 5 cubic yard bucket loader unloading soil boats; operated D-8 dozer pushing up blast rock on the reef and other D-8 tasks like trying to remove key wall sections that were deemed out of place; helped set up quarry and demo blasts and worked on the rock crusher. Was on the crew that demobilized Lojwa in October 1979.

Building Base Camp – My assignment was over the squad installing plumbing in the mess hall.

62B20. Worked on heavy equipment on Runit. Was shop NCOIC while there.

Squad leader under Pappy John Statton, SSG. Several 20T International Dumps and a few cranes operated by Lobo and Chico. It was a great experience there, with lots of great friends. I am currently contracting in Afghanistan and this week found out a friend of mine here was also TDY to Enewetak. His name is Miguel Rubio III and he was on the main island from late ’78 to mid ’79. I retired from the Army with almost 28 years and Enewetak is one of my better memories! I still think of the islands whenever I smell wet canvas…

Bustin’ pots and sweepin’ floors. Also, feeding the Animals.

Operator of Lojwa Power Plant consisting of four Caterpillar D-398 Generator sets operating at 500KW each at 4160 Volts AC, including Caterpillar Switch-gear.

Drink beer. EOD disposing of lots of WWII ordnance Drink beer Radiation air monitoring, decon and sample taking. Blew coral away to make channels for boats into various islands. Drink beer Called bingo once a week. Got in trouble for taking a bath one night in the medics water buffalo. Got in trouble for sneaking diving gear on to Runit and diving in one of the craters.

Hauled topsoil from Janet to Runit on Maggie 9. Orange LCM 8. Then on Maggie 3 LCM 8 on Enewetak hauling personnel and towing barges out to the middle of the lagoon to off load metal and debris.

Mixing concrete and building tin huts.

Maintained and repaired Air sampler units used on contaminated islands being cleaned up.

Was C company commander for the first 6 months and then operations officer forward on Lojwa.

Build the Five hundred man base camp on Lojwa.

Operated bucket loader removing hard debris and soil from various islands for disposal. As a combat engineer, was also involved in several demolition projects.

Everything heavy junk to picker and operator.

Base Camp Construction.

Equipment Mechanic at Lojwa.

Medical corpsman, going to the different islands every day. Worked with rec department. Had a band and performed at the em club, and the USO Show.

Anchored off Runit/Cactus Crater for refit operations of Lojwa lCM-8 in our welldeck lpd-8 dubuque after well deck operations tighten down jet fuel jp-5 tank tops in our well-deck lpd-8 with torque wrench put hands in radioactive sand from craft and water from lagoon off runit/cactus crater as well craft brought sand and radioactive water in welldeck had two tours of clean-up on repairing lcm-8 from runit/cactus crater! Sept 18 to 20 and again after typhoon came through off runit nov14 to 19 1978! also conducted flight operations to other ships in clean-up!

Radiation monitoring of personnel and equipment.

I was a AF Medic from Hickam AFB, Hi. Originally assigned to medical support on Lojwa and worked with SSgt Steve and Capt (Dr) Davis. Then after only a month, I had to escort Army Capt. F. Brown on an emergency Medivac (he ended up have severe appendicitis) back to Tripler Army Hosp. I returned a week later, however because there needed to be at least 3 people to see and treat the patients on Lojwa, they had someone to take my place, so I remained on Enewetak and worked with Maj. (Dr) Means and the rest of the AF staff in the main clinic. I did a lot of snorkeling (esp LOVED the U of Hawaii’s reef farm where I had my first close encounter with a black tip reef shark), swimming, working out at the gym, played softball on a great team (I was the pitcher) and of course….SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!!!! I’m fortunate in that I don’t have any exposure related issues, just a lot of Basal Cell skin problems. It’s great finding this site and even found an old Army buddy that I befriended there, I just now contacted after all of these years. Good luck to all of my fellow Vets….Army, AF and Navy (I have to include those civilians that made life a wee bit better….food service, scientists and other civilians).

I flew UH-1H “Huey” helicopters on administrative, MEDIVAC, and search and rescue flights around Enewetak Atoll.

Worked on Medren picking up metal debris from the beaches and around the island. Lived on Enewetok. Second tour lived on Lojwa and worked on Runit driving a cement mixer from the batch plant to the crater, and worked security on Lojwa in the evenings.

When I first arrived, I was in HHC 84th Engr Bn. I worked at the warehouse (where the short pants, jungle boots, and boonie caps were issued to newbees. After 2 weeks I transferred to B Co, 84th Engr on Lojwa. I was the supply clerk for B Co. until B Co. finished cleaning the islands up north. I believe it was late July when B. Co closed down. A Co. remained on Lojwa as they finished the cap on the Runit crater. I left Lojwa to rejoin Headquarter and Headquarters Company (HHC) and worked in the Battalion S-4 office until I left in October. A group of us from Enewetak went to Runit three different times for a daylong ‘police call’ cleaning up the reef of rebar and steel fragments, etc. I was on Runit the day the center section was poured to finish the crater cap.

Traveled from Lojwa to other hot islands for clean up. Worked to build storage building for concert for dome. Also worked in rec area teaching photography development. Other duties as requested to do.

Took contaminated soil to lagoon by LCM-8 boats.

Landing craft troop support.

Cleaned up Meridian for 4 months; worked on concrete dome area at Runit for 2 months.

Quarry and asphalt paving. Drill and Blasting Section as well. Specialist responsible for Operation of all Crushers, Generators and Batch Plant operations and all related equipment. Worked with Holmes & Narver Specialist trouble shooting and putting into operation the Batch Plant, constructing the generating shed wiring up all related equipment and supervising the debris separation from all foreign materials, bombs, shells, mortars, mines, bullets, wood, metal, all radioactive debris, machine guns, occasional grenades, all left over from WWII, carry what was HOT to the crater & throw it in, detonate all old ordinance at the end of the day when not in operation at the plant. Policing area of HOT junk and making 270 loads of hot concrete a day at peak production times.

20 ton Junk driver. Hauled off debris.

I started out running the 5YD bucket loader on Runit, unloading ‘hot’ soil boats. Was reassigned to the quarry running the D8K dozer pushing up the blast rock plus whatever else they wanted the D8 to do, like removing key wall sections because someone didn’t think the key wall was round. Also worked on the rock crusher, took part in setting up quarry blasts on the reef and demo blasts. I was on the demobilization party for Lojwa. Lived 9 months on Lojwa and 3 months on Enewetak. I also have the experience of almost sinking a LARC by pushing debris out of it with a D7 in the middle of the lagoon. Don’t know whose idea it was, but it was exciting.

Operated concrete pump-pumped contaminated concrete into crater that was capped.

Advanced party of 37. Built 500 man base camp at Lojwa.

I was an M.P. assigned to the joint task force.

Repair and maintenance of air samplers, both aboard landing craft and on shore; inventory and maintenance of the air sampler repair facility; resupply of materiel used on the island; other duties as assigned.

Supervised the construction of the high voltage electrical power distribution grid for the island of Lojwa.

Drove erma /troop truck around Lojwa & across causeway to next island. Wore ducksuits on top of buildings on Janet ( ran jackhammers in the sun) then cleanup to drop debris in ocean.

We helped the workers who were stationed there. We helped repair their boats and gave them supplies. We also played them in a softball game.

I was a medic at the clinic, providing medical care/support, also did food inspections at the dining hall.

Drove 20 ton dump truck. Moved contaminated soil from Enjebi and another island to Runit. Trucks were transported by the Navy boats to Runit. Once on Runit, we dumped the soil into a pile and then it was prepared to be mixed with concrete and added to the crater, created by a bomb blast from the past. I remember that the Air Force were the guys monitoring us as we came out of the hot zone. I came out hot once and was told to go rub dirt on my yellow boots and to remove my mask and throw it in the trash. I don’t remember wearing a radiation monitoring badge.

Removal of debris mean high tide line and out. Diving operations as needed.

Mechanic.

Operated Michigan bucket loader. Unloaded boats with contaminated sand coming from other islands at Runit into dump trucks to be mixed with cement and taken to the crater area .

I just dug holes with my back over the defense nuclear agency and I also work a bulldozer and then in great all and dump trucks hi haul dirt wherever needed to go pick up rocks good manual labor did whatever I was told.

Dozer operator.

Heavy equipment operator, demolition of bunkers, form construction, part time sailing instructor.

Hauled soil from northern islands to Runit.

Repaired Heavy equipment and trucks. Operated Wrecker and heavy equipment at battalion motor pool. Lived in hooch at air strip.

The loading and unloading of materials and supplies that the island used for ex. fuel, food, commissary items etc.

Poured Concrete Cleaned up Radioactive waste around the island.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Tow Truck driver/Mailman.

Truck Driver.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic, repaired dozers, graders, bucket loaders, cement trucks either at the repair site on the southern end of Runit Island or using the service truck wherever the broken equipment was located, sometimes on the hot side of the line.

I was assigned to repair the fuel trucks and some M-series trucks.

Removed and relocated comms equipment, etc.

Demolition, Concrete form work driving 10ton dump trucks and general clean up.

My crew and I completed the Mess Hall and started the A Frame Chapel. We also had to maintain the maintenance on the hootches and other buildings on the island. When Typhoon Nancy arrived we had to basically start all over on the mess hall, because the roof was gone and also had to repair all the other roofs that were damaged from typhoon Nancy, which was Christmas Eve 1977. Back in Hawaii I was assign to B Co, 84th Engr Bn.

Provided electrical maintenance and repairs of various electrical system and equipment on assault craft unit one LCU’s and LCM’s 8 and other small boat.

Field Radiation Support Team Surveyed area and troops for radiation.

Police patrol duties. Crime and incident investigation and report completion. Dug into soil to fill sandbags during typhoon season to place around entrance of police station to prevent flooding. Sometimes dug as much as three feet into soil behind station.

Heavy Equipment maintenance and repairs. Shop NCOIC.

Worked mainly on Medren but went to several smaller islands by LARC.

I traveled to islands as a medic.

Ran heavy equipment in cleaning up tearing down deep water pier and what ever they wanted.

Demo with explosives. Then a cement bag buster on Runit.

Tore open those 90# sacks of freakin cement all day long!

Part of the crew that installed the 2 mW Power plant to provide power to the island.

Worked on Runit operating the concrete pump located at the edge of the bomb crater pumping the contaminated concrete into the crater.

As you can see from our roster survey, Atomic Cleanup Veterans’ work experiences ranged from laborers to heavy equipment operators, to the mechanics who kept things going, to the operations and administrative staffs, to the cooks in the mess hall, etc… all worked for a common goal.

We appreciate each and every Atomic Cleanup Veteran who helped our readers get a clearer view of our typical work experiences during our Humanitarian Mission.

Continue to learn more about us from various resources shared by supporters and cleanup participants in future AtomicCleanupVets.com articles. Our articles contain photographs, videos, documents and stories shared by the actual participants who cleaned radioactive contaminated soils and materials from the surface of the islands at Enewetak Atoll.

The Boat Ride Home – These soldiers are riding in the same vessel that transported radioactive materials during the atomic cleanup mission. They are the soldiers who picked up radioactive materials to be transported. See the uniforms they are wearing? And their great suntans? Notice a lack of protection gear for their exposure to radiation?

We are but a few of the Survivors of the 1977-1980 Enewetak Atoll Atomic Debris Cleanup Mission in the Marshall Islands.

Our Original Mission was to relocate and entomb radioactive fallout and debris from the surface of the islands of Enewetak Atoll so the dri-Enewetak Islanders could return to their beautiful homeland of 40 Islands in the Marshall Islands.

We accomplished our Humanitarian Mission in 1980. Currently, some of us have health challenges related to cleaning up radiation produced by 43 atomic bombs tested in the Pacific Proving Grounds during the Cold War’s Atomic Test Program.

264 responded to the question “Do you have any health challenges which may be related to radiation exposure?” 153 said Yes, and 111 said No. The remaining 59 (of the 323) respondents did not reply to the question.

Comments vary from good to bad, but here are how 175 Enewetak Atoll Atomic Cleanup Veterans answered the question: “Comments about your health challenges.” Respondent names have been omitted for privacy reasons. And some information has been edited to maintain confidential information.

None known at this time.

None at the present time.

Chronic joint pain and swelling. Severe cramping of large muscles. Causes paralysis while cramping. Occurs mainly in large muscles in legs. Numbness of feet and hands, liver disease (not alcohol related). Prostate problems, UT problems. Mental Health issues: anger management, ADD, inability to commit (flight instinct). He had 38 different jobs, fired only twice, went AWOL for 32 days after returning from Enewetak. It has also effected his personal/social life as he does not connect with people often, not even family members. Will update with more specific information when his medical file is received and his Physician is able to look at it. Please use this info only if and share with whom it is a necessity, He is a very private person and was hesitant about sharing his information, but he wants to help the other men and believes in the group’s mission.

Loss of teeth and a stroke.

I currently have Diabetes, Hypertension, Deterioration of Disc in my Spine, Joints are worn in both knees they both need knee replacements (Arthritis) is sitting slowly went to see for Surgery on Spine a High Risk factor so I am on Medical retirement, also having Heart problems carry Nitro pills with me everywhere I go, Bad eye sight and bad hearing starting to set in.

Numerous skin cancers and recently prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer which turned into bone cancer, cough, and flushing.

Melanoma tumor removed on my left wrist 6 years ago. Doing okay now.

I have a lot of bone and joint issues. I had surgery when I was 32 and the doctor told me that my knees looked like I was in my 50’s. I had a cat scan about 3 years ago on my shoulders and collar bone area. The surgeon that I was going to was an old military surgeon. He told me he had never seen anything like it. The disks were just basically gone and my bone spurs were the worst he had seen. He sent me to another specialist. I also have a muscle disease. Plus a couple other things.

Bone and joint issues as well as problems with my teeth due to loss of calcium.

Thank the Lord I’m doing well!

Skin condition, hives and swelling. Lung condition, COPD and tumor in left lung.

I have a myriad of health issues that I know are directly related to the island. Gallbladder cancer, bladder cancer, diabetes, heart disease, skin issues, joint issues–all of which have caused emotional, mental issues.

Discoloration on my legs related to radiation.

Kidney transplant patient.

Have the normal aches and pains of age. Had asthma as a child so I don’t know if slight breathing problems are from virus’s of winter or anything serious from visiting the island for a couple of days.

Started having terrible headaches upon returning to my duty station in the states still have them today thin skin thyroid trouble.

Discoloration in my ankles that doctors say may be related to radiation exposure.

Melanoma.

Enlarged Prostrate Heart Failure Skin Conditions.

Severe bone loss.

When I returned from TDY I was diagnosed with a growth on my right cheek. And a portion of my salivary gland was removed. And this was in 79. I was told by the dr. that it was only a growth. And that was it. But since the operation in 79, my right cheek has been numb and at times I still feel a real sharp pain and don’t know why. And the va is investigating by sending me to independent Drs. To evaluate this problem. And I guess that I just have to wait for a decision.

Have some health issues, but not sure if they are related to my time on Enewetak. Doctors believe there could be a possibility.

Stage III-C Colon Cancer, Skin rashes (Jungle Rot), PTSD, Sleep issues since leaving Lojwa, Anxiety since leaving Lojwa, Hammer Toes from running in Jump Boots at Ft. Bragg, Teeth started to splinter and crack very soon after leaving Lojwa, All Residuals from Chemotherapy, Knee and Ankle Issues, Nightmares, Claustrophobia, Fear of Crowds, All Three Offspring suffer from disorders that can also be linked to my exposure to Ionizing Radiation.

Breathing issues and Lung problems.

Really not sure if health concerns are Eniwetok related but no cancers to date!

Cancer but doing better now.

Twenty years later my lymph nodes exploded!! in groin started have sleep apnea ,and lower legs neuropathy quad by pass heart condition, body had arthritic sepsis left leg aggressive osteo arthritis in knees and hips and joints at the same time diabetes type 2 with oral and insulin to try to control in 2009 put in wheelchair to present 2014 had i known this was going to do this to my DNA every short of cancer and still waiting for shoe to drop on that! it has just kicked me hard almost lost the battle in 2012 but my wife and kids would not give up on me so i tried to stay active and do valor games!! and paralmypic sports community based and kept going and the VA keeps playing the same tune deny till i croak!!

My health problems are often labeled as “some type of Autoimmune issues yet to be understood.” My daughter also has some of the same type gynecological problems experienced by the female children of other Atomic Veterans as well as the islanders themselves.

Melanoma , several spots, some removed 10 yrs after my duty in Enewetak , the keep coming back.. Seem to have copd or something , have bouts of breathing problems.

I have the greatest pair of Lojwa socks. I have just had Aortic Valve replacement surgery. My cardiologist and surgeon stated that the condition of the valve is “more likely that not” due to exposure to radiation.

Diagnosed with having Diabetes.

I wonder if some of my health problems are because of our trip there. My breathing problems are my biggest problem. While playing softball I had a mishap and slid off of a base and scraped the skin off of one of my legs the size of a Texas softball. We were told that while playing there was to be no sliding because of possible radiation in the soil. For a week I was not allowed to do any of my normal work. I had a scab a quarter inch thick and green in color where I scraped up my leg. I sat in A gangs work area with my foot in a bucket of water and used a sponge to run the water over the scab for a week. There is nothing in my record because on board ship the corpsmen did not keep any records.

Had to have my left lung removed because of cancer having kidney problems, heart problem, Lupus.

Migraines and severe sinusitis that ultimately resulted in 4 sinus surgery’s and an ongoing regiment of drugs and nasal cleanses that keep me for the most part healthy.

Had a heart attack and a bypass surgery in January 2005, which was linked to the high blood pressure which was service connected. Been informed by eye doctor that I have cataract developing not sure if that may be related to the radiation exposure.

Hearing loss and skin cancer.

Hyperthyroidism, Hypoglycemia, memory loss.

When I was on Enewetak I was burnt by gasoline and med. out to Hawaii for the burn unit. After treatment I was returned to state side to D Company 46th Engr Bn at Fort McCellan, AL. I have pictures of Lojwa and the surrounding areas and enjoyed the water and the beauty of Enewetak, and will remember for ever.

Severe spinal arthritis, Crohns disease, fertility.

Was there. I’m alive.

COPD / abdominal aneurysm repaired Oct 3, 12 another near the heart they won’t do that one because of the copd. health care I use at present is Medicare and Tri Care for life.

Sleep Apnea Allergic Rhinitis Hay fever Folliculities & Dermatitis.

Bad arthritis, joint pain, loss of muscle tone, skin cancer most on the upper body and the head area.very sensitive lips from getting burnt while walking on the reef on Runit. short term memory loss. Note all my problems started about 10 years after leaving enewetak,except for my lips. that was an on going problem since i left enewetak. i have to limit time in the sun and wear a protective cream to keep them from getting sun burn and blistering.

I have many stomach and intestinal issues that I feel are probably related to this issue. I also have a lot of joint pain and have for several years. Also, concerns with the health of my 2 youngest children born after my tour in Eniwetok. My daughter has serious intestinal problems that are caused at childbirth. My youngest son has several serious issues to include loss of eye site in one eye.

Joint problems Allergies heart problems.

Diabetic, can’t have kids.

I do not know whether my daily nose bleeds and sinus/allergy issues are a result of things that may have been inhaled there of while I was participating in the redeployment phase of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Personally, I do not l know what are or will be the long term affects that my tenure of service may have on my health but I do know that I do suffer from shortness of breath and must utilize an inhaler and allergy medicine as a part of my daily regiment to help me to breathe properly. However, I would like to make this an official part of my personal medical history since I was assigned to the Marshal Islands, Enewetak Atoll, Joint Task Group, Field Defense Nuclear Agency Workforce from December 1978 through October 1979; and Southwest Asia, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia from September – December 1991.

Undergoing cancer treatment VA Long Beach.

Colon cancer 1995.

The VA has already acknowledged my health problems as being from exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. I am already rated at 100% disability for Multiple Myeloma and 20% disability for Type II Diabetes. I’m not doing this for my health problems but to be another voice concerning this issue.

EVERYTHING FROM BEING CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR FROM LOWER BODY NEUORAPTHY HIPS, KNEES, FEET AND AGGRESSIVE ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOARTHRITIS ALL OVER BODY SLEEP APNEA OPEN HEART QUAD BYPASS SURGERY, MASSIVE POTASSIUM LEVELS AND LIVER PROBLEMS.

I may or may not…can’t say.

None to date so far.

Benign bone tumors in rib cage, spinal cord and skull.

I have a pituitary adenoma. Had an aortic dissection, copd, hbp. Vision problems.

Nothing I am aware of.

Renal cancer ~5 years after, suspected this as cause (no family history or other reason known, and surgeon said by doubling factor very likely due to this considering tumor size). Also memory issues, cannot rule this out as contributory factor. Coincidentally, the Army ran the radiation exposure program, and although I turned in my badges, they say they have no record of me, also contacted Defense Nuclear Agency and they also denied I was there…

Thyroid issues, glandular problems.

None.

I am diabetic, Chronic high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high triglyceride’s. I don’t know if it is related or not.

Cancer.

Not at this time.

Lung problem, gout and liver problem.

Cancer and bone joint damage.

Arthritis.

Seeking presumptive review of spine, bone, and esophageal issues as a result of service. Had two cysts removed from my are in 1979, Tripler Army Medical Center from my year on the island.

Skin cancers.

None that I know of. but I’ve never been checked either.

Got type 1 diabetes a few years after leaving, last couple of years have lost all energy just want to sleep all the time.

Been trying to get proof that I was there for 15 years now…they cant find the paper work. All I have is a piece of paper that has my name on it with a picture of the islands and other stuff

Losing hair headaches etc.

Congestive heart failure.

I’ve gotten type 2 diabetis and also being treated for high blood pressure and arthritis.

Brother in law who served with me during the cleanup got cancer about 2 yrs after returning home.

Rod died of kidney and renal cell cancer several years ago. He was my ex-husband. I am adding his name to this roster to record his involvement and service to the military that ultimately killed him due to the radiation exposure he suffered.

Got type 1 diabetes three years after after tour, loss of energy down at times waiting for whatever is going to happen.

I am not sure if the challenges are related to Enewetak.

HE HAD HEART ISSUES AND SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK IN 1986, HE ALSO HAD A QUADRUPLE BYPASS IN 1993 AND CATASTROPHIC HEART ATTACK IN 2004. I AM HIS SON AND HAVE LITTLE TO NO INFO ON HIS MILITARY SERVICE. I MYSELF AM A SOLDIER AND WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HIS LIFE. PLEASE HELP.

Congestive Heart Failure.

Been dealing with muscle aches, cramping and diabetes.

Thyroid problem.

Severe spinal and joint problems.

Brain tumor, Epilepsy, Seizure disorder, dental problems.

Sterile.

Maybe? Hypothyroidism.

Had lung cancer, they had to remove my left lung . Then two year later I was told I had lupus.I all so have failing kidneys. They have me on 2,160 mg Myforic. It’s a kidney drug.

Bad memories, arthritis both shoulders and neck.

Had numerous carcinoma cell removed from hands and carcinoma and basil cells removed from face.

I was diagnosed with a couple of different things. One was retinal degeneration and this was many years ago soon after returning from the rock. Also a rash that seemed to linger for along time. my doc said it was from constant immersion in salt water and sunburns.

No challenges at this time.

Diabetes, hypertension, heart and stroke problems.

Fatigue and Post traumatic stress.

I was diagnosed with Acute Myolitic Leukemia in 2011. Received Stem Cell Transplant (formerly called bone marrow transplant) in 2011.

I have a few health issues but nothing that can be specifically linked to radiation exposure. I’ve completed my enrollment in the VA health system using my Vietnam Agent Orange exposure and my Enewetak radiation exposure. I was given a battery of test as part of enrolling me in the Agent Orange/Radiation Exposure Registries. I have a doctor’s appoint in Sept 2014. The results of the tests were consistent with tests I’ve had with my primary physician. I’m retired from the military and covered under TRICARE.

Just getting old.

Yes thyroid problems and pain.

I have breast cancer and Lymph nodes cancer on my left side Still waiting on other test results. Have had surgery to remove left breast and Lymph Nodes.

Deg. bone disease.

Had spinal cord tumor.

Have a lot headaches and a lump on my back for a few years now.

N/A.

Private.

Since returning I have remained fairly healthy up until I was 35 yrs old. That is when I had my first “cardiac event” (showing all the signs of a heart attack but no damage detected) at 44 yrs old I had a 2nd with the same results. Over the last 10 years I been diagnosed with an unstable angina, heart murmur, type II diabetes and just 2 yrs ago I had a massive asthma attack (having never had asthma before). I have also had (and continue to have) skin issues (that doctors can not explain) and general aches and pains in most of my joints. Since finding others that were on the Atoll, all the pieces are coming together. All these aliments could be related to my exposure to radiation.

I have had a weird rash on my body since I was there, I have had declining health conditions since being on the islands. I would really like to know what all those shots were that they gave us on Enewetak when we got off the C130. They never got entered into my shot records.

Skin cancer and prostate cancer.

Had cancer surgery almost ten years ago cancer in a lymph node in my neck thank god clean today.

I have a recurring sore at my boot line that has me wondering. In formation we were told high levels were being detected on film badges & dosimeters but not who had the high levels. I would like to know what my exposure rate was while I was there.

Lung cancer in 95/ head and neck cancer in 2010 /joint problems many more problems.

So far I have very few health issues, except those that come with age. I do want my part of the Enewetak Atoll Clean Up Project documented. If I have future health issues, it will be documented.

Not that I know of.

None so far.

Kennedy trouble and skin problems.

At this time I have no obvious health challenges.

I am in relatively good health at this point.

I’ve had multiple skin lesions and cancers removed from my body. I’m now diabetic and no one in my family is or was diabetic. I have multiple spots on my lungs, liver and spleen and they tell me this could have came from where I was raised in Tennessee. I believe the military doctors call it Granulomas. Not sure about the spelling.

Early onset of glaucoma and blood now makes to many platelets causing feet and hands to tingle and itch, skin lesions to routinely show up on lower back and lower back pain.

Continue to learn more about us from various resources shared by supporters and cleanup participants in future AtomicCleanupVets.com articles. Our articles contain photographs, videos, documents and stories shared by the actual participants who cleaned radioactive contaminated soils and materials from the surface of the islands at Enewetak Atoll.

Our Current Mission is to help health challenged Atomic Cleanup Veterans become included in the Veterans Administration’s definition of an Atomic Veteran so we can qualify to apply for funds set aside for veterans “who participated in radiation-risk activities during active service.”

We are but a few of the Survivors of the 1977-1980 Enewetak Atoll Atomic Debris Cleanup Mission in the Marshall Islands.

Our Original Mission was to relocate radioactive fallout and debris from the surface of the islands of Enewetak Atoll so the dri-Enewetak Islanders could return to their beautiful homeland of 40 Islands at Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

We accomplished our Humanitarian Mission in 1980. Currently, some of us have health challenges.

On September 13th, 2015, we took the initiative to create a White House Petition so the President can be made aware of our challenges and take steps required by Congress to change the law.

After creating our petition, we were made aware that we had a hard deadline of obtaining 100,000 signatures before the President would be informed of our petition.

We found out the White House policy is, if we cannot obtain 100,000 signatures within one month, our petition is removed along with all our signatures and we have to start all over at ZERO.

We encourage you to read, learn and the act on our petition NOW. Our deadline is October 13, 2015.

(MISSION FAILED: ARCHIVED BY THE WHITE HOUSE 10/15/2015 WITH 342 SIGNATURES.)

Please return to our White House Petition and tell us (in our comments) which signature number they assigned to you at wh.gov/inXsb

Remember: The government refuses to admit our exposure to radiation during the cleanup mission was considered a “radiation-risk” activity. The government continues to state our exposure to radiation was “occupational” in nature. With your signature, we are one step closer to obtaining the health care some of our group members desperately need.

Continue to learn more about us from various resources shared by supporters and cleanup participants in future AtomicCleanupVets.com articles. Our articles contain photographs, videos, documents and stories written by the actual participants who cleaned radioactive contaminated soils and materials from the surface of the islands at Enewetak Atoll.

Our Current Mission is to help health challenged Atomic Cleanup Veterans become included in the Veterans Administration’s definition of an Atomic Veteran so we can qualify to apply for funds set aside for veterans “who participated in radiation-risk activities during active service.”

We are but a few of the Survivors of the 1977-1980 Enewetak Atoll Atomic Debris Cleanup Mission in the Marshall Islands.

Our Original Mission was to relocate radioactive fallout and debris from the surface of the islands of Enewetak Atoll so the dri-Enewetak Islanders could return to their beautiful homeland of 40 Islands at Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Atomic Cleanup Help Wanted – The Defense Nuclear Agency is looking for personnel required to clean up radioactive debris and soils contaminating 40 islands in the Marshall Islands located in a remote area of the Pacific Ocean known from 1946 – 1958 as the Pacific Proving Grounds for the U.S. Nuclear Test Era directed by the Atomic Energy Commission.
Forty-three atomic bombs were tested at Enewetak Atoll leaving behind radioactive fallout and debris from over 1100 megatons of yield created by detonating Americium-241, Cesium-137, Cobalt-60, Plutonium-239, Plutonium-240, Strontium-90 and other radioactive elements.
One hour accumulated background radiation levels vary depending on said island. Three of the 40 islands show 62,849 R/h on Runit Island, 3,501 R/h on Enjebi Island, and 651 R/h at the Lojwa Island Base Camp.
The Defense Nuclear Agency has been authorized by the U.S. Federal Government to hire personnel from government approved private sector contractors, various federal government agencies, a government approved marine biology lab, and volunteers from current members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. No hazardous duty pay will be provided. No special health insurance shall be provided. A modest per Diem pay (less daily expenses) shall be provided. Military Transportation shall be provided. Housing (IE: tents with cots, temporary structures with metal bunk-beds and wall lockers, furnished trailers, furnished permanent structures) shall be provided. Meals shall be provided. Laundry shall be provided. Limited medical care shall be provided.
Participants are expected to work ten to twelve hour days, six days a week for the average 179 day assignment. Radiation protective gear (IE: none, painters masks, gas masks, or full radiation suits and equipment) shall be provided.
Amenities include living on at least one of the secluded tropical islands with fantastic views of starlit skies, Pacific Ocean sunrises and Enewetak Atoll’s beautiful lagoon sunsets. Free waterfront activities include: 24 hour day or night waterfront walks or sitting on the beach, watching the waves, collecting shells, watching sea-life (IE: sharks, dolphins, whales, flying fish, parrot-fish, lobsters, etc), fishing for sharks, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, spearfishing, 12′ sunfish sailing, catamaran sailing, military boat and helicopter rides.) Other amenities may or may not include: retail stores, outdoor theaters, local broadcast television, local broadcast radio, USO Shows, baseball games, jogging, weight lift equipment, barbershop, pool tables, clubhouses, outdoor grilling, rat stomping and lots of parties.
Other than the provided postal mail system, opportunities to converse with families and friends will be rare. No family members will be allowed to visit. All information about the atomic cleanup mission shall remain confidential until an undisclosed date.
Applicants shall be aware that this mission is the last and final stage of the Atomic Test Program which began as the Manhattan Project and is a part of the Human Radiation Experiment Program.
Job positions required include but is not limited to radiation testing personnel, construction skilled and semi-skilled laborers who will locate and hand carry radioactive debris to one of several designated areas for disposal, concrete workers, framers, plumbers, electricians, machinists, heavy equipment operators, dump truck operators, boat operators, helicopter crew members, demolition experts, explosive ordinance experts, crane operators, LARC crew members, medical staff, cafeteria staff, supply personnel, laundry staff, security personnel, operations and administrative personnel.
Applicants shall be contacted by their employers or military superiors for an opportunity to volunteer or will be voluntold to participate in this confidential mission. Upon completion of the 1977 – 1980 Enewetak Atoll Atomic Debris Cleanup Mission, most participants (including state side personnel required to record radiation readings from urine samples collected from cleanup participants) shall be awarded the Humanitarian Medal from the U.S. Government as a gesture of thanks for putting yourself in harms way while preparing the islands for the return of the people who lived at Enewetak Atoll before the atomic tests began.
Please be aware that although most health complications caused by exposure to ionized radiation may not be detected for up to 30 to 50 years after exposure, no long term health care studies will be provided after your participation of the mission. Classified documents including personnel records, health records, radiation records, and other documents will be maintained by the U.S. Federal Government and will not be accessible or will have limited access in the future.

The above advertisement is a piece of pure fiction. It was never posted by anyone or any government agency prior to this publication. It was written as if the truth in advertising and full disclosure were standard operational procedures and was practiced for classified government and military operations.

The content however, is closer to the truth than what was commonly disclosed prior to most volunteering or being “voluntold” to participate in the 1977 – 1980 Enewetak Atoll Atomic Cleanup Mission.

I was one of the few from the 8,000+ participants who volunteered. In fact, I volunteered twice for a total of 14 months at Enewetak Atoll. Most of the Atomic Cleanup Veterans were voluntold to participate in the mission.

I’m one of the lucky veterans who served at the atoll with limited health complications. I’ve met many who are struggling with health challenges. Our roster survey shows about one-third state they have no health challenges. However, two-thirds believe we are experiencing health challenges due to our exposure to ionizing radiation.

The government refuses to admit our exposure to radiation during the cleanup mission was considered a “radiation-risk” activity. The government continues to state our exposure to radiation was “occupational” in nature.

Continue to learn more about us from various resources shared by supporters and cleanup participants in future AtomicCleanupVets.com articles. Our articles contain photographs, videos, documents and stories written by the actual participants who cleaned radioactive contaminated soils and materials from the surface of the islands at Enewetak Atoll.

Our Current Mission is to help health challenged Atomic Cleanup Veterans become included in the Veterans Administration’s definition of an Atomic Veteran so we can qualify to apply for funds set aside for veterans “who participated in radiation-risk activities during active service.”

Collins, Danny, Army, Cpt, C Company Commander, 84th Engineer Battalion, last seen by gfb3 on the internet ~2000

Green, “Top”, Army, C Company 1st Sgt, 84th Engineer Battalion, (kept his word that if I volunteered to go to Enewetak, I would do drafting work at Enewetak after Cpt Collins wanted me to go to Lojwa. Top Green arranged my transfer to headquarters s3 – gfb3), last seen by gfb3 at Hawaii ~1980

Kehe(sp?), Ernest, Army, 84th Engineer Battalion, last seen by gfb3 at Enewetak ~1979

Krouse, Frank, Army, Mail Clerk, JTG, last seen by gfb3 at Enewetak ~1979

Lewis, Army, 84th Engineer Battalion, last seen by gfb3 at Hawaii ~1980

Simpson, Bob “Scrapper”, Army, B Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, Arrived and left with gcp (Apr to Oct 79), 62E10 (Heavy Junk Operator), last I knew he returned to his unit in Panama Christmas of 79, We were brothers from different mothers; The picture I posted of me holding a bottle of Bacardi, Bob is the other guy holding a fifth. – last seen by gcp ~1979

Walker, Ken, Army, Administration, JTG, (gfb3 enjoyed many scuba dives with Ken – at least one involved sharks), last seen by gfb3 at Enewetak ~1979

The above information was provided by the first three who accepted the challenge to participate in our Search and Rescue Mission: Gary Pulis (gcp), Girard Bolton (gfb3) and Kevin Bartlett (kbb).

It is our hope to find as many of the 8,000+ participants of the atomic cleanup mission as possible.

You to can fill out as much of the information requested in the form below. No worries if you only remember partial info. We can add your info to others who accept this mission.

Within a short time, we should have an overabundance of information. Then the real work begins.

Decide now to help find every “Lojwa Animal”, “Runit Rat”, “Medren Rat”, etc.. you remember from “The Rock” or more commonly known as Enewetak Atoll.

Your Mission Continues Now.

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We urge our supporters to encourage their politicians to create legislation which will include Enewetak Atoll Atomic Cleanup Participants in the U.S. Government’s definition of a veteran “who participated in radiation-risk activities during active service.”

We are but a few of the Survivors of the 1977-1980 Enewetak Atoll Atomic Debris Cleanup Mission in the Marshall Islands.

Our main focus is to help each other with information and moral support during challenging times of our declining health.

Our secondary focus is to urge Congress to change the current laws and recognize soldiers of the cleanup mission as “veterans who participated in radiation-risk activities during active service.”

We have a new mission. However, this time, it is your choice to accept or refuse this mission.

You are encouraged to list every 1977-1980 Enewetak Atoll Atomic Cleanup Mission Participant you remember.

The information you provide will help us account for every person who put their’s and their family’s health at risk because of exposure to ionizing radiation during the cleanup mission.

It is our hope to find as many of the 8,000+ participants of the atomic cleanup mission as possible.

Fill out as much of the information requested in the form below. No worries if you only remember partial info. We can add your info to others who accept this mission.

Within a short time, we should have an overabundance of information. Then the real work begins.

The next step is to form a volunteer group to start searching the internet for everyone listed.

Decide now to help find every “Lojwa Animal”, “Runit Rat”, “Medren Rat”, etc.. you remember from “The Rock” or more commonly known as Enewetak Atoll.

Your Mission Begins Now.

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We urge our supporters to encourage their politicians to create legislation which will include Enewetak Atoll Atomic Cleanup Participants in the U.S. Government’s definition of a veteran “who participated in radiation-risk activities during active service.”